Chippewa Lake

West Virginia — Preston County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Coordinates39.51611, -79.69944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage288 acre-ft
Max Storage288 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerKAREN SNYDER

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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