Terra Alta Lake
West Virginia — Preston County — SNOWY CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| River | SNOWY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.45500, -79.51750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 147 ft |
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 30, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1820 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CAMP GALILEE, INC. |
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.