Big Ditch Lake No. 1
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest City | WELCH GLADE |
| River/Stream | LONG GLADE DITCH |
| Coordinates | 38.40472, -80.56972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,097 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,097 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,729 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Elk Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |