Falls Run Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, West Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height31 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% 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 Falls Run Dam
Falls Run Dam is a dam in Marion, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Fred Thomas (private). It impounds the Tr-of Tygart Valley Rv near Fairmont.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Fairmont |
| River/Stream | Tr-of Tygart Valley Rv |
| Coordinates | 39.41611, -80.16111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Fred Thomas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV04932 |
| Federal ID | WV04932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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