Chatham Lake Dam
West Virginia — Raleigh County — SIMS BRANCH
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| River | SIMS BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 37.73500, -81.08639 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 30, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2003 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | GLADE SPRINGS RESORT |
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.