Glen Ferris
Glen Ferris is a concrete dam located in Fayette County, West Virginia, built in 1901. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glen Ferris
The primary purpose of Glen Ferris is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Kanawha River near Kanawha Falls.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 397 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,501 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,340 square miles. Completed in 1901, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2021.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Kanawha Falls |
| River/Stream | Kanawha River |
| Coordinates | 38.15080, -81.21310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1901 (125 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,501 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,501 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,501 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 397 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01911 |
| Federal ID | WV01911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |