U. T. Barren Branch Dam

U. T. Barren Branch Dam is a dam located in Fayette County, West Virginia, built in 1940. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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 93% of dams nationwide.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Nearest CityThurmond
River/StreamBarren Branch
Coordinates37.90833, -81.13333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWV01915
Federal IDWV01915
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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