Boley Lake Dam

GLADE RUN· Fayette, West Virginia· Built 1965· Earth· 40 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Boley Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. 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	40 ft (taller than 44.9% in WV)
Dam Length	220 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	271 acre-ft
Normal Storage	200 acre-ft

Surface Area	16 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	1965 (61 years old)
NID ID	WV01907

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: Yes

Last Inspection: February 12, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DWWM

Ownership

WVDNR, PARKS

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Boley Lake Dam?

Boley 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 Boley Lake Dam?

Boley Lake Dam is owned by WVDNR, PARKS (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Boley Lake Dam built?

Boley Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Boley Lake Dam?

Boley 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 Boley Lake Dam?

Boley Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Boley Lake Dam last inspected?

Boley Lake Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2018. 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.