Burns Lower Farm Lake

TR OF EAST FORK· Pocahontas, West Virginia· Built 1962· Earth· 24 ft tall
Unknown Other Private

Key Takeaway

Burns Lower Farm Lake is classified as unknown in West Virginia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 14.1% in WV)
Dam Length242 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDWV07508

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 28, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

KAREN BLAKEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burns Lower Farm Lake?

Burns Lower Farm Lake is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Burns Lower Farm Lake?

Burns Lower Farm Lake is owned by KAREN BLAKEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burns Lower Farm Lake built?

Burns Lower Farm Lake was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Burns Lower Farm Lake?

Burns Lower Farm Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burns Lower Farm Lake?

Burns Lower Farm Lake has a dam height of 24 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 Burns Lower Farm Lake last inspected?

Burns Lower Farm Lake was last inspected on July 28, 2014. 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.