Pikewood #3 Dam
Pikewood #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pikewood #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Pikewood #3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greer Industries (private). It impounds the Laurel Run near Bretz.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
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 05/31/2021.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Nearest City | Bretz |
| River/Stream | Laurel Run |
| Coordinates | 39.53857, -79.85950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREER INDUSTRIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV06144 |
| Federal ID | WV06144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |