B & O Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Nearest CityNEWBURG
River/StreamLITTLE RACOON CREEK
Coordinates39.37917, -79.83889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length358 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF NEWBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07715
Federal IDWV07715
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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