Salt Lick Creek No.
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9 Dam, also known as Salt Lake Pond, is a local government-owned structure located in Braxton County, West Virginia. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 62 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Salt Lick Creek. With a storage capacity of 3,246 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the Salt Lick Creek No. 9 Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, a recent condition assessment in 2015 deemed the dam to be in satisfactory condition. Emergency action plans are in place, although updates to meet guidelines and prepare inundation maps are still pending.
The risk assessment for this dam indicates a moderate threat level, with no specific risk management measures currently outlined. With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, the Salt Lick Creek No. 9 Dam remains a key asset in the water resource management infrastructure of West Virginia, safeguarding the local community and environment from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
382 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
SALT LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
61 |
Drainage Area |
9.75 |
Nid Storage |
3246 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
62 |
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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Flatwoods KOA
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Gerald R. Freeman
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Gerald R. Freeman Campground
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Bee Run
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Bakers Run
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