Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3
Key Takeaway
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is tailings. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 42.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | WV06137 |
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
ALLEGHENY POWER
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 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 Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 is owned by ALLEGHENY POWER (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 built?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 has a dam height of 38 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 Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 last inspected?
Crooked Run (Ft Martin) #3 was last inspected on September 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.