Salt Lick Creek No. 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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Summary

4 Dam, also known as Berry Fork, is a vital structure in Braxton, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Berry Fork river. With a storage capacity of 598 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards.

Managed by the DWWM and regulated by the state of West Virginia, Salt Lick Creek No. 4 Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam remains a key component in the region's water resource infrastructure, highlighting the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance to safeguard against potential emergencies or hazards.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

BERRY FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

33

Nid Storage

598

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.