Newpage Westvaco Dam
Key Takeaway
Newpage Westvaco Dam is classified as low hazard in Maryland. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in MD) |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 404 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,262 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1913 |
| NID ID | MD00268 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Verso Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newpage Westvaco Dam?
Newpage Westvaco Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Newpage Westvaco Dam?
Newpage Westvaco Dam is owned by Verso Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newpage Westvaco Dam built?
Newpage Westvaco Dam was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Newpage Westvaco Dam?
Newpage Westvaco Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Newpage Westvaco Dam?
Newpage Westvaco Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Newpage Westvaco Dam last inspected?
Newpage Westvaco Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.