Millville
Millville is a masonry dam located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Millville
The primary purpose of Millville is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Pe Hydro Generation, Llc (private). It impounds the Shenandoah River near Millville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 104 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,054 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Millville |
| River/Stream | Shenandoah River |
| Coordinates | 39.26880, -77.78230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,054 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 179,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PE Hydro Generation, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV03707 |
| Federal ID | WV03707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |