New Creek Dam No.1

Mineral County, West Virginia (near KEYSER)

River/Stream: NEW CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
945 ft
Reservoir Storage
142 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,063 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-07-31

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
WV05701
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
39.43472, -78.99361
Age
69 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.