Belington Water Supply Dam
Belington Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Barbour County, West Virginia, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Belington Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Belington Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Belington (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek near Streamtown.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/30/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour |
| Nearest City | Streamtown |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.00833, -79.90944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BELINGTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV00102 |
| Federal ID | WV00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |