Watoga Lake Dam

West Virginia — Pocahontas County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPocahontas
Coordinates38.11819, -80.12889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length247 ft
NID Storage432 acre-ft
Max Storage432 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWVDNR, PARKS

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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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