Methodist Church Camp Lake

SPRING FED· Roane, West Virginia· Built 1963· Earth· 34 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Methodist Church Camp Lake is classified as unknown in West Virginia. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 33.3% in WV)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDWV08708

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 27, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWWM

Ownership

METHODIST CHURCH ASSOC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Methodist Church Camp Lake?

Methodist Church Camp Lake 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 Methodist Church Camp Lake?

Methodist Church Camp Lake is owned by METHODIST CHURCH ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Methodist Church Camp Lake built?

Methodist Church Camp Lake 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 Methodist Church Camp Lake?

Methodist Church Camp Lake 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 Methodist Church Camp Lake?

Methodist Church Camp Lake 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 Methodist Church Camp Lake last inspected?

Methodist Church Camp Lake was last inspected on June 27, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.