Moses Fork Fishing Lake
Key Takeaway
Moses Fork Fishing Lake is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | WV09905 |
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
GARRY W. HARPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Moses Fork Fishing Lake?
Moses Fork Fishing Lake 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 Moses Fork Fishing Lake?
Moses Fork Fishing Lake is owned by GARRY W. HARPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Moses Fork Fishing Lake built?
Moses Fork Fishing Lake was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Moses Fork Fishing Lake?
Moses Fork Fishing 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 Moses Fork Fishing Lake?
Moses Fork Fishing Lake 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 Moses Fork Fishing Lake last inspected?
Moses Fork Fishing Lake was last inspected on March 9, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.