Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake

BIG HORSE RUN· Jackson, West Virginia· Built 1967· Rockfill· 20 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake is classified as unknown in West Virginia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 9.9% in WV)
Dam Length322 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDWV03520

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWWM

Ownership

WV BAPTIST CONVENTION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake?

Wv Baptist 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 Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake?

Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake is owned by WV BAPTIST CONVENTION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake built?

Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake?

Wv Baptist 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 Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake?

Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake has a dam height of 20 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.

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.