Mountain Valley Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Nearest City | JUMPING BRANCH |
| River/Stream | JUMPING BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 37.66083, -80.97889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,205 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |