Mill Creek #10 Dam

Jackson County, West Virginia (near RIPLEY)

River/Stream: MILL CREEK OF ELK FORK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
68 ft
Dam Length
1,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
25,545 acre-ft
Year Completed
1997
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
48,444 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
WV03528
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.80278, -81.63139
Age
29 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.