Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond
Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond is an earth dam located in Marshall County, West Virginia, built in 2012. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond
Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond is a dam in Marshall, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Robert Christopher (private). It impounds the Wolf Run near Rocklick.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Rocklick |
| River/Stream | Wolf Run |
| Coordinates | 39.87969, -80.57317 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Robert Christopher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05116 |
| Federal ID | WV05116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |