Culloden Water Supply Dam
Key Takeaway
Culloden Water Supply Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 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 | 25 ft (taller than 15.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | WV01101 |
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
CULLODEN PSD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Culloden Water Supply Dam?
Culloden Water Supply 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 Culloden Water Supply Dam?
Culloden Water Supply Dam is owned by CULLODEN PSD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Culloden Water Supply Dam built?
Culloden Water Supply Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Culloden Water Supply Dam?
Culloden Water Supply 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 Culloden Water Supply Dam?
Culloden Water Supply 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.
When was Culloden Water Supply Dam last inspected?
Culloden Water Supply Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.