Wilderness Water Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Wilderness Water Park Dam is classified as high hazard in West Virginia. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 5.1% in WV) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| NID ID | WV03329 |
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
HOBERT J. POWERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wilderness Water Park Dam?
Wilderness Water Park 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 Wilderness Water Park Dam?
Wilderness Water Park Dam is owned by HOBERT J. POWERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wilderness Water Park Dam?
Wilderness Water Park 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 Wilderness Water Park Dam?
Wilderness Water Park Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Wilderness Water Park Dam last inspected?
Wilderness Water Park Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.