North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam
Key Takeaway
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 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 | 93 ft (taller than 85.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 538 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 44.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 306 acres |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | WV08512 |
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
LITTLE KANAWHA SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c 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 North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam is owned by LITTLE KANAWHA SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam built?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam has a dam height of 93 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 North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam last inspected?
North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.