U. T. Barren Branch Dam is a dam located in Fayette County, West Virginia, built in 1940. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About U. T. Barren Branch Dam
U. T. Barren Branch Dam is a dam in Fayette, West Virginia. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Barren Branch near Thurmond.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Thurmond |
| River/Stream | Barren Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.90833, -81.13333 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01915 |
| Federal ID | WV01915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |