South Fork No. 4 Dam

Hardy County, West Virginia (near MOOREFIELD)

River/Stream: RODABAUGH RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
116 ft
Dam Length
867 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,941 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
45,773 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-30

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV03105
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.83528, -79.06778
Age
61 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.