Mike Ross #2 Dam
Mike Ross #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, West Virginia, built in 2011. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mike Ross #2 Dam
Mike Ross #2 Dam is a dam in Upshur, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Chesapeake Energy Corporation (private). It impounds the Adj To Un Trib Of Brushy Fork near Buckhannon.
The dam stands 42 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Completed in 2011, 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 07/25/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Upshur |
| Nearest City | Buckhannon |
| River/Stream | Adj To Un Trib Of Brushy Fork |
| Coordinates | 38.98428, -80.26214 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 2011 (15 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV09708 |
| Federal ID | WV09708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |