Charles Fork #17
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Roane |
| Nearest City | SPENCER |
| River/Stream | CHARLES FORK |
| Coordinates | 38.77167, -81.34333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 477 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,027 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,027 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,666 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,885 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF SPENCER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |