Warm Springs No. 3
Key Takeaway
Warm Springs No. 3 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 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 | 48 ft (taller than 53.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | WV06508 |
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
EASTERN PANHANDLE SCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Warm Springs No. 3?
Warm Springs No. 3 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 Warm Springs No. 3?
Warm Springs No. 3 is owned by EASTERN PANHANDLE SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warm Springs No. 3 built?
Warm Springs No. 3 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Warm Springs No. 3?
Warm Springs No. 3 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 Warm Springs No. 3?
Warm Springs No. 3 has a dam height of 48 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 Warm Springs No. 3 last inspected?
Warm Springs No. 3 was last inspected on September 26, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.