Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir is a rockfill dam located in Lewis County, West Virginia, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir
Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir is a dam in Lewis, West Virginia. The dam is owned by First Energy Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Stonecoal Creek near Gaston.
The dam stands 110 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2024.
At 110 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Gaston |
| River/Stream | Stonecoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.98806, -80.37861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21,100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | FIRST ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV04113 |
| Federal ID | WV04113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |