Silver Creek Dam
Silver Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Creek Dam
Silver Creek Dam is a dam in Pocahontas, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Snowshoe Mtn Inc (private).
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Nearest City | Cheat Bridge |
| Coordinates | 38.43917, -79.97944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SNOWSHOE MTN INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV07510 |
| Federal ID | WV07510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |