Us Rte 50 Impoundment Dam
Us Rte 50 Impoundment Dam is a dam located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Us Rte 50 Impoundment Dam
Us Rte 50 Impoundment Dam is a dam in Doddridge, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Wv Doh (state). It impounds the Middle Island Creek near West Union.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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 | Doddridge |
| Nearest City | West Union |
| River/Stream | Middle Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.29048, -80.74322 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WV DOH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01702 |
| Federal ID | WV01702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |