Big Ditch Lake No. 1

Webster County, West Virginia (near WELCH GLADE)

River/Stream: LONG GLADE DITCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
575 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,097 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,729 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-10-30

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
WV10102
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.40472, -80.56972
Age
58 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.