Seneca Lake
West Virginia — Pocahontas County — LITTLE THORNY CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| River | LITTLE THORNY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.30611, -79.94389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | WVDNR, PARKS |
Location Map
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.