Bruceton Mills Dam
Key Takeaway
Bruceton Mills Dam is classified as low hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1873 and is 153 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 9.9% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
| NID ID | WV07719 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DAVID YODER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bruceton Mills Dam?
Bruceton Mills Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bruceton Mills Dam?
Bruceton Mills Dam is owned by DAVID YODER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruceton Mills Dam built?
Bruceton Mills Dam was completed in 1873, making it 153 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 Bruceton Mills Dam?
Bruceton Mills Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bruceton Mills Dam?
Bruceton Mills Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Bruceton Mills Dam last inspected?
Bruceton Mills Dam was last inspected on December 8, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.