Pocatalico No. 14
Pocatalico No. 14 is an earth dam located in Roane County, West Virginia, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pocatalico No. 14
The primary purpose of Pocatalico No. 14 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Walton Public Service District (local government). It impounds the Silcott Fork Ck near Walton.
The dam stands 68 feet tall and stretches 384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,342 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/30/2022.
At 68 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Roane |
| Nearest City | Walton |
| River/Stream | Silcott Fork Ck |
| Coordinates | 38.67194, -81.39500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,827 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WALTON PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08709 |
| Federal ID | WV08709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |