Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam
Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Brooke County, West Virginia, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Weirton (local government). It impounds the Crail Run near Weirton.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/30/2024.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Brooke |
| Nearest City | Weirton |
| River/Stream | Crail Run |
| Coordinates | 40.36861, -80.55472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,029 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF WEIRTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV00910 |
| Federal ID | WV00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |