Castleman's Run Lake No. 1
Key Takeaway
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 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 | 34 ft (taller than 33.3% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | WV00916 |
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 Castleman's Run Lake No. 1?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 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 Castleman's Run Lake No. 1?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 is owned by WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 built?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Castleman's Run Lake No. 1?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 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 Castleman's Run Lake No. 1?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 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 Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 last inspected?
Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 was last inspected on April 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.