Salt Lick Creek No.
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Humidity
8 Dam, also known as Hughes Fork, is a significant structure located in Braxton, West Virginia, owned by the local government and designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 73 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the Hughes Fork river, with a storage capacity of 1416 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.9 square miles. Despite its age, the dam remains in satisfactory condition, as assessed in 2015, with a high hazard potential.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the DWWM. Its spillway, outlet gates, and uncontrolled spillway type indicate a potential for high-risk events, although the risk assessment deems it as moderate. With a history of meeting safety guidelines and emergency action plans in place, the Salt Lick Creek No. 8 Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region, under the jurisdiction of the Pittsburgh District. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents both a historical and operational interest, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring essential structures for community safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
668 |
Dam Height |
73 |
River Or Stream |
HUGHES FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
71 |
Drainage Area |
4.9 |
Nid Storage |
1416 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
73 |
L Kanawha River Nr Wildcat
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108cfs |
Elk River Below Webster Springs
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376cfs |
Birch River At Herold
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11cfs |
West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston
|
29cfs |
Buckhannon River At Alton
|
122cfs |
Williams River At Dyer
|
141cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bulltown
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Gerald R. Freeman
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Gerald R. Freeman Campground
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Flatwoods KOA
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Bakers Run
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Bee Run
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