Bluejay Lake Dam

BEAVER CREEK· Raleigh, West Virginia· Earth· 14 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bluejay 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	14 ft (taller than 3.7% in WV)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	46 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

NID ID	WV08123

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: January 17, 2017

State Regulated: No

Ownership

BLUE JAY RECREATION ASSOCIATION INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bluejay Lake Dam?

Bluejay 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 Bluejay Lake Dam?

Bluejay Lake Dam is owned by BLUE JAY RECREATION ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bluejay Lake Dam?

Bluejay 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 Bluejay Lake Dam?

Bluejay Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Bluejay Lake Dam last inspected?

Bluejay Lake Dam was last inspected on January 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.