Brush Creek No. 19a
Key Takeaway
Brush Creek No. 19a is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 48 ft (taller than 53.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 974 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05531 |
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 BLUEFIELD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brush Creek No. 19a?
Brush Creek No. 19a 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 Brush Creek No. 19a?
Brush Creek No. 19a is owned by CITY OF BLUEFIELD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brush Creek No. 19a built?
Brush Creek No. 19a was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Brush Creek No. 19a?
Brush Creek No. 19a 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 Brush Creek No. 19a?
Brush Creek No. 19a has a dam height of 48 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 Brush Creek No. 19a last inspected?
Brush Creek No. 19a was last inspected on September 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.