The Summit - Dam B Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Located in Fayette, West Virginia, The Summit - Dam B is a private earth dam completed in 2012 for recreational purposes along Turley Branch.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 80.8 feet and stretching 728 feet in length, the dam provides a surface area of 29.4 acres and a storage capacity of 795.8 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory in 2014, with regular inspections conducted every two years to ensure its safety.

Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, The Summit - Dam B is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to maintain its integrity. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2018, emphasizing preparedness in the event of a potential risk or hazard. With its location in a picturesque setting and offering a range of recreational activities, The Summit - Dam B serves as a vital water resource for the community while also posing challenges that require ongoing monitoring and management to safeguard against potential risks and ensure public safety.

Year Completed

2012

Dam Length

728

Dam Height

80.8

River Or Stream

TURLEY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

29.4

Drainage Area

0.99

Nid Storage

795.8

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

81
       
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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.