Poplar Fork Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPutnam
Nearest CityBLACK LICK SCHOOL
River/StreamPOPLAR FORK
Coordinates38.46778, -81.93778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length476 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSOUTH PUTNAM PSD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07917
Federal IDWV07917
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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