Pocatalico Structure No.28, also known as Middle Fork & Woody Woodrum Lake, is a rockfill dam located in Sissonville, West Virginia.
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Built in 1987 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the Middle Fork river. With a height of 88 feet and a storage capacity of 17,921 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, but it also provides recreational opportunities for the local community. With a surface area of 244 acres and a drainage area of 15.55 square miles, Pocatalico Structure No.28 offers a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's DWWM division. Its emergency action plan is up to date, and risk assessments have deemed its risk level as moderate. Overall, Pocatalico Structure No.28 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
403 |
Dam Height |
88 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
244 |
Hydraulic Height |
87 |
Drainage Area |
15.55 |
Nid Storage |
17921 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
88 |
Pocatalico River At Sissonville
|
177cfs |
Kanawha River At Charleston
|
8480cfs |
Elk River At Queen Shoals
|
995cfs |
Coal River At Tornado
|
773cfs |
W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale
|
95cfs |
Hurricane Creek At Hurricane
|
19cfs |