Anawalt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Anawalt Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 33.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,558 cfs |
| NID ID | WV04727 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Anawalt Lake Dam?
Anawalt Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Anawalt Lake Dam?
Anawalt Lake Dam is owned by WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Anawalt Lake Dam?
Anawalt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Anawalt Lake Dam?
Anawalt Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Anawalt Lake Dam last inspected?
Anawalt Lake Dam was last inspected on August 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.