Cobun Creek #1 Dam is a rockfill dam located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 57 ft57 ft tall and 269 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cobun Creek #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Cobun Creek #1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Morgantown Utility Board (public utility). It impounds the Cobun Creek near Morgantown.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 269 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 12/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Nearest City | Morgantown |
| River/Stream | Cobun Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.60889, -79.96667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 269 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Morgantown Utility Board |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV06112 |
| Federal ID | WV06112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |