South Fork No.
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Humidity
1 Dam, also known as Shook's Run Dam, is a vital structure located in Moorefield, West Virginia, built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at an impressive height of 122 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Shook's Run. With a maximum storage capacity of 187 acre-feet and a normal storage of 96 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 12,225 cubic feet per second. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its strategic location and design, South Fork No. 1 Dam stands as a key infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in Hardy County, West Virginia, representing a significant contribution to the region's climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
830 |
Dam Height |
122 |
River Or Stream |
SHOOK'S RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
101 |
Nid Storage |
187 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
122 |