Glade Creek Dam No. 2
Glade Creek Dam No. 2 is a rockfill dam located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Glade Creek Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Glade Creek Dam No. 2 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 Beckley Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Glade Creek near Ghent.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 07/31/2024.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Nearest City | Ghent |
| River/Stream | Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.67458, -81.06167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BECKLEY WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08106 |
| Federal ID | WV08106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |