Big Bear Lake
West Virginia — Preston County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| Coordinates | 39.60000, -79.50917 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| NID Storage | 509 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 509 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | ALYESKA, INCORPORATED |
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.