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Daves Fork No.2 is a key piece of infrastructure in Mercer, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1959 for flood risk reduction along the Daves Fork river.
This earth dam stands at 36 feet high with a hydraulic height of 28 feet, providing a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 1 acre. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway width measures 0 feet, highlighting the dam's focus on mitigating flooding risks.
This dam is under the regulatory oversight of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The high hazard potential of Daves Fork No.2 underscores the critical importance of its maintenance and monitoring, even though its condition assessment is currently not rated. With a moderate risk level assigned, there is a need for continued risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential flood control structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Daves Fork No.2 serves as a fascinating example of human intervention in managing and adapting to natural hydrological processes in the region.
New River At Glen Lyn
|
2040cfs |
Bluestone River Near Pipestem
|
91cfs |
Wolf Creek Near Narrows
|
60cfs |
Bluestone River At Falls Mills
|
19cfs |
Walker Creek At Bane
|
59cfs |
Greenbrier River At Hilldale
|
510cfs |
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
DAVES FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
36 |
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