Upper Smith Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWood
Nearest CityPARKERSBURG
River/StreamUT NEAL RUN
Coordinates39.23417, -81.57806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHENRY J. OLDAKER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV10705
Federal IDWV10705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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