N&S Mill Creek No.16, also known as Gum Hollow, is a crucial earth dam located in Grant, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1984 for flood risk reduction.
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Humidity
This dam stands at a height of 67 feet with a hydraulic height of 61 feet, serving its primary purpose effectively. With a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, N&S Mill Creek No.16 has a high hazard potential but is currently deemed to be in satisfactory condition based on the last inspection in 2015. Although the dam is uncontrolled in terms of spillway and outlet gates, it meets regulatory standards and has a moderate risk rating of 3. With a strong foundation of rock and soil, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction strategies implemented in the region.
Overall, N&S Mill Creek No.16 serves as a vital component of water resource management in the area, providing both flood risk reduction and water storage capabilities. With its strategic location and effective design, this dam stands as a symbol of successful collaboration between the USDA NRCS, local government, and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
549 |
Dam Height |
67 |
River Or Stream |
GUM HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
61 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
271 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
67 |
Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
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High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
Big Bend Campground To Canyon Exit (Just Prior To Confluence With North Branch)
Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
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