Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 110 ft (taller than 87.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 25.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21.1K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | WV04113 |
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
FIRST ENERGY CORPORATION
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir 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 Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir is owned by FIRST ENERGY CORPORATION (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir built?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir has a dam height of 110 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 Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir last inspected?
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir was last inspected on December 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.