Little Broad Run #7 Dam
Little Broad Run #7 Dam is a dam located in Mason County, West Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Broad Run #7 Dam
Little Broad Run #7 Dam is a dam in Mason, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Appalachian Power (private).
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2013. That was 12 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Coordinates | 38.95083, -81.94278 |
Physical Characteristics
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | APPALACHIAN POWER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05320 |
| Federal ID | WV05320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |