Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1
Key Takeaway
Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 18 ft (taller than 8.1% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | WV03702 |
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
H.W. SPEAKS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1?
Keys Ferry Acres 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 Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1?
Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 is owned by H.W. SPEAKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 built?
Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1?
Keys Ferry Acres 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 Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1?
Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 has a dam height of 18 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.