Blake's Creek Site No.7
Key Takeaway
Blake's Creek Site No.7 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 51.1% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | WV03909 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF NITRO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blake's Creek Site No.7?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blake's Creek Site No.7?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 is owned by CITY OF NITRO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blake's Creek Site No.7 built?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blake's Creek Site No.7?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blake's Creek Site No.7?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 has a dam height of 46 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Blake's Creek Site No.7 last inspected?
Blake's Creek Site No.7 was last inspected on October 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.