Crooked Run Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Crooked Run Lake Dam is classified as unknown in West Virginia. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 15.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 353 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | WV02706 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TALL TIMBERS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Run Lake Dam?
Crooked Run Lake Dam 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 Crooked Run Lake Dam?
Crooked Run Lake Dam is owned by TALL TIMBERS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Run Lake Dam built?
Crooked Run Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Crooked Run Lake Dam?
Crooked Run 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 Crooked Run Lake Dam?
Crooked Run Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.