C & O Dam

BEAVER CREEK· Raleigh, West Virginia· Built 1944· Concrete· 9 ft tall

High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

C & O Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is other. 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	9 ft (taller than 0.9% in WV)
Dam Length	108 ft
Dam Type	Concrete
Max Storage	43 acre-ft
Normal Storage	25 acre-ft

Surface Area	9 acres
Drainage Area	20 sq mi
Year Completed	1944 (82 years old)
NID ID	WV08120

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 10, 2015

State Regulated: No

Ownership

CSX TRANSPORTATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C & O Dam?

C & O Dam 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 C & O Dam?

C & O Dam is owned by CSX TRANSPORTATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C & O Dam built?

C & O Dam was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 C & O Dam?

C & O Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is C & O Dam?

C & O Dam has a dam height of 9 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 C & O Dam last inspected?

C & O Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.