Bluestone Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountySummers
Nearest CityHINTON WEST VIRGINIA
River/StreamNEW RIVER
Coordinates37.64079, -80.88637

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height165 ft
Dam Length2,048 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage631,000 acre-ft
Max Storage631,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage38,350 acre-ft
Surface Area2,040 acres
Drainage Area4,565 sq mi
Max Discharge430,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/11/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV08902
Federal IDWV08902
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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