Bruceton Mills Dam
Bruceton Mills Dam is a stone dam located in Preston County, West Virginia, built in 1873. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bruceton Mills Dam
The primary purpose of Bruceton Mills Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Bruceton Mills (private). It impounds the Big Sandy Ck near Bruceton Mills.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. Completed in 1873, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 08/07/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Nearest City | Bruceton Mills |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Ck |
| Coordinates | 39.65972, -79.63806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Bruceton Mills |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV07719 |
| Federal ID | WV07719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |