Fairfax Pond
West Virginia — Preston County — KANES CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| River | KANES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.49389, -79.79722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
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.