Lake Washington

West Virginia — Putnam County — HURRICANE CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPutnam
RiverHURRICANE CREEK
Coordinates38.40778, -82.01194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length218 ft
NID Storage690 acre-ft
Max Storage690 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 13, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeButtress
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFOREST LAKE CLUB, INC.

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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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