Watoga Lake Dam
West Virginia — Pocahontas County — ISLAND LICK RUN
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| River | ISLAND LICK RUN |
| Coordinates | 38.11819, -80.12889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 247 ft |
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1934 |
| 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.