12th Street Intake Dam
12th Street Intake Dam is a concrete dam located in Randolph County, West Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About 12th Street Intake Dam
The primary purpose of 12th Street Intake Dam 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 City Of Elkins (local government). It impounds the Monongahela River near Elkins.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 217 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 269 square miles.
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 10/21/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Elkins |
| River/Stream | Monongahela River |
| Coordinates | 38.91750, -79.84611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 217 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 269 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Elkins |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08308 |
| Federal ID | WV08308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |