C & O Dam

Raleigh County, West Virginia (near BLUE JAY)

River/Stream: BEAVER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
108 ft
Reservoir Storage
43 acre-ft
Year Completed
1944
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2015-03-10

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV08120
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
37.72417, -81.13472
Age
82 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.