Mt. Storm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt. Storm Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 153 ft (taller than 90.7% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,793 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 54.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | WV02301 |
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
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Mt. Storm Lake Dam?
Mt. Storm Lake 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 Mt. Storm Lake Dam?
Mt. Storm Lake Dam is owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt. Storm Lake Dam built?
Mt. Storm Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Mt. Storm Lake Dam?
Mt. Storm Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mt. Storm Lake Dam?
Mt. Storm Lake Dam has a dam height of 153 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 Mt. Storm Lake Dam last inspected?
Mt. Storm Lake Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.