Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam
Key Takeaway
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam is classified as significant hazard in West Virginia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 86 ft (taller than 82.2% in WV) |
| Dam Length | 1,461 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 951 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | WV03701 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SHANNONDALE CLUB, LIMITED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam?
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam?
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam is owned by SHANNONDALE CLUB, LIMITED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam built?
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam?
Shannondale Club Ltd. 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 Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam?
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam has a dam height of 86 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 Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam last inspected?
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.