Daves Fork No.3, also known as Christian Fork, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Mercer County, West Virginia.
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Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam was completed in 1959 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Christian Fork river. Standing at a height of 34 feet with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 694 acre-feet and a normal storage of 35 acre-feet.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment, Daves Fork No.3 remains an essential structure for flood control in the area. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure and a key player in the management of water resources and climate-related challenges in the area.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
CHRISTIAN FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
694 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
New River At Glen Lyn
|
1410cfs |
Wolf Creek Near Narrows
|
73cfs |
Bluestone River Near Pipestem
|
168cfs |
Bluestone River At Falls Mills
|
20cfs |
Walker Creek At Bane
|
60cfs |
Greenbrier River At Hilldale
|
1230cfs |