Salt Lick Creek No.
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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 |
L Kanawha River Nr Wildcat
|
108cfs |
Elk River Below Webster Springs
|
376cfs |
Birch River At Herold
|
11cfs |
West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston
|
29cfs |
Buckhannon River At Alton
|
122cfs |
W.F. River At Butcherville
|
85cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bulltown
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Flatwoods KOA
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Riffle Run Campground
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Riffle Run
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Bee Run
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Gerald R. Freeman
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