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Mod Branch Dam No.3, located in McDowell County, West Virginia, is a locally owned earth dam built in 1970 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at 28 feet high with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, and has a length of 164 feet.
It has a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres, serving the Mod Branch river/stream.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of condition assessment rating, Mod Branch Dam No.3 remains an essential structure for water resource management in the region. Owned by the local government and not regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in the area's water infrastructure. With a history dating back to the 1970s, this dam stands as a symbol of local resilience and commitment to water resource management in the face of changing climates and environmental challenges.
Tug Fork At Welch
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98cfs |
Dry Fork At Beartown
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66cfs |
Guyandotte River Near Baileysville
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239cfs |
Clear Fork At Clear Fork
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79cfs |
Panther Creek Near Panther
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6cfs |
Bluestone River At Falls Mills
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16cfs |
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
164 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
MOD BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
28 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Guyandotte
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Panther State Forest
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Panther WMA
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Mash Fork - Camp Creek State Park
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Blue Jay - Camp Creek State Park
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Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel