Shavers Fork Dam
Shavers Fork Dam is an earth dam located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shavers Fork Dam
Shavers Fork Dam is a dam in Pocahontas, West Virginia. The dam is owned by Snowshoe Mtn Inc (private).
Completed in 1999, the dam is 27 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Coordinates | 38.41944, -79.98056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SNOWSHOE MTN INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV07509 |
| Federal ID | WV07509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |