Graff/lane Sw Dam
Graff/lane Sw Dam is an earth dam located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Graff/lane Sw Dam
The primary purpose of Graff/lane Sw Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bowles Rice Mcdavid Graff & Love (private).
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Nearest City | Kanawha City |
| Coordinates | 38.32778, -81.61472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BOWLES RICE MCDAVID GRAFF & LOVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV03928 |
| Federal ID | WV03928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |