Mcclintic #23 Dam

OLDTOWN CREEK· Mason, West Virginia· Earth· 31 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Mcclintic #23 Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. 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	31 ft (taller than 27.5% in WV)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	217 acre-ft
Normal Storage	67 acre-ft

Surface Area	11 acres
Max Discharge	75 cfs
NID ID	WV05311

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 13, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DWWM

Ownership

WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcclintic #23 Dam?

Mcclintic #23 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 Mcclintic #23 Dam?

Mcclintic #23 Dam is owned by WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Mcclintic #23 Dam?

Mcclintic #23 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 Mcclintic #23 Dam?

Mcclintic #23 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Mcclintic #23 Dam last inspected?

Mcclintic #23 Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2018. 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.