Duncan Run Estates Dam
Duncan Run Estates Dam is a dam located in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Duncan Run Estates Dam
Duncan Run Estates Dam is a dam in Berkeley, West Virginia. The dam is owned by S & A Custom Built Homes (private). It impounds the Opequon Creek near Blairton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,696 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Nearest City | Blairton |
| River/Stream | Opequon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.28611, -78.05694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,696 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | S & A CUSTOM BUILT HOMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV00311 |
| Federal ID | WV00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |