South Fork No.16

Pendleton County, West Virginia (near Moorefield)

River/Stream: GEORGE RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
73 ft
Dam Length
495 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,391 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,457 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-04-30

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
WV07109
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.58417, -79.25333
Age
65 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.