Belleville Locks And Dam
Belleville Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Wood County, West Virginia, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Belleville Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Belleville Locks And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Huntington District (federal). It impounds the Ohio River near Longbottom.
The dam stands 130 feet tall and stretches 1,509 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,900 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 229,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 39,350 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2020.
At 130 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Longbottom |
| River/Stream | Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 39.11900, -81.74153 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,509 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 229,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 229,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 229,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39,350 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 55,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV10702 |
| Federal ID | WV10702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |