N & S Mill Creek Site No. 7

Grant County, West Virginia (near DORCAS)

River/Stream: SOUTH MILL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
1,118 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,263 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
43,960 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-10-31

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV02331
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.85472, -79.16417
Age
33 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.