Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2
Key Takeaway
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 36 ft (taller than 38.5% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05520 |
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
BLUEWELL PSD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 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 Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 is owned by BLUEWELL PSD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 built?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 has a dam height of 36 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 Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 last inspected?
Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 was last inspected on May 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.