Mill Creek #9 Dam, located in Ripley, West Virginia, is a rockfill dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1991.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 60 feet and a length of 569 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Right Fork of Frozencamp Creek. The dam has a storage capacity of 2,261 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management, Mill Creek #9 Dam is inspected every two years to ensure its satisfactory condition. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been deemed to meet safety guidelines and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, but with proper risk management measures in place.
With its crucial role in flood risk reduction and its strategic location in Jackson County, West Virginia, Mill Creek #9 Dam stands as a vital infrastructure piece in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts. Its construction and maintenance reflect a commitment to safeguarding the community from potential hazards while ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
569 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
RIGHT FK OF FROZENCAMP CK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
24 |
Drainage Area |
4.82 |
Nid Storage |
2261 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
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