New Winterplace Dam
New Winterplace Dam is a rockfill dam located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Winterplace Dam
New Winterplace Dam is a dam in Raleigh, West Virginia. The dam is owned by New Winterplace Limited Liability Company (private). It impounds the Glade Creek near Ghent.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 348 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/31/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Nearest City | Ghent |
| River/Stream | Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.60556, -81.12139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,087 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEW WINTERPLACE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08119 |
| Federal ID | WV08119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |