Mcclintic Pond #7a Dam
Mcclintic Pond #7a Dam is an earth dam located in Mason County, West Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcclintic Pond #7a Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclintic Pond #7a Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wvdnr, Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Old Town Creek near York.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,027 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 155 square miles.
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 10/31/2025.
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 | Mason |
| Nearest City | York |
| River/Stream | Old Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.91139, -82.06583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,027 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 155 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05314 |
| Federal ID | WV05314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |