Mod Branch Dam No.4 is an earth dam located in McDowell County, West Virginia, built in 1970. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 146 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mod Branch Dam No.4
Mod Branch Dam No.4 is a dam in McDowell, West Virginia. The dam is owned by City of Welch (local government). It impounds the Mod Branch near Hemphill.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 146 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Hemphill |
| River/Stream | Mod Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.43667, -81.60722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Welch |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV04715 |
| Federal ID | WV04715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |