Lakewood Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakewood Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 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 | 74 ft (taller than 75.8% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 913 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | WV05731 |
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
Lakewood Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Dam?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood Dam?
Lakewood Dam is owned by Lakewood Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakewood Dam built?
Lakewood Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Lakewood Dam?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood Dam?
Lakewood Dam has a dam height of 74 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 Lakewood Dam last inspected?
Lakewood Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.