Daves Fork No.1
Key Takeaway
Daves Fork No.1 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 32 ft (taller than 29.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05512 |
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
SOUTHERN SCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Daves Fork No.1?
Daves Fork No.1 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 Daves Fork No.1?
Daves Fork No.1 is owned by SOUTHERN SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daves Fork No.1 built?
Daves Fork No.1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Daves Fork No.1?
Daves Fork No.1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Daves Fork No.1?
Daves Fork No.1 has a dam height of 32 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 Daves Fork No.1 last inspected?
Daves Fork No.1 was last inspected on April 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.