Beech Fork Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | LAVALETTE |
| River/Stream | BEECH FORK OF TWELVE POLE CK. |
| Coordinates | 38.30404, -82.41607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 720 acres |
| Drainage Area | 78 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |