Sutton Dam

Braxton County, West Virginia (near SUTTON)

River/Stream: ELK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
210 ft
Dam Length
1,178 ft
Reservoir Storage
265,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1960
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
222,240 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-10-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV00701
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.66160, -80.69294
Age
66 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.