Slate Fork #1 Dam
Slate Fork #1 Dam is a dam located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Slate Fork #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Slate Fork #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Slate Fork near Grandview.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 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 11/30/2023.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Nearest City | Grandview |
| River/Stream | Slate Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.79985, -81.04972 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08128 |
| Federal ID | WV08128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |