Mill Creek #9 Dam

Jackson County, West Virginia (near RIPLEY)

River/Stream: RIGHT FK OF FROZENCAMP CK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
57 ft
Dam Length
640 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,343 acre-ft
Year Completed
1991
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,744 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-31

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
WV03527
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.79750, -81.55222
Age
35 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.