Quick Facts About South Fork No. 17 Dam
South Fork No. 17 Dam Map
South Fork No. 17 Dam Information
South Fork No. 17 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Naval Radio Station, Pendleton, West Virginia.
The dam, which is on the Little Fork River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1975 and is currently owned by POTOMAC VALLEY SCD.
South Fork No. 17 Dam Structure
The South Fork No. 17 Dam is approximately 885 feet (270 m) long, 112 feet (34 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
South Fork No. 17 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 190 acre-ft (234 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,150 acre-ft (8,819 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 197 acres (80 ha) and the total catchment area is 17 square miles (45 square kilometres).
South Fork No. 17 Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 64427 cubic feet per second (1824 cubic metres per second).
South Fork No. 17 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| South Fork No. 17 Dam Pendleton, West Virginia |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 112 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 885 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 7,150 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 17 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
South Fork No. 17 Dam Weather
Current Conditions at South Fork No. 17 Dam
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Failed to fetch weather forecast data.South Fork No. 17 Dam Frequently Asked Questions
South Fork No. 17 Dam is in West Virginia.
South Fork No. 17 Dam is in Pendleton County.
South Fork No. 17 Dam is 112 feet high.
South Fork No. 17 Dam is 885 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams