Sun Valley Lake Dam

West Virginia — Summers County — PIPESTEM CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountySummers
RiverPIPESTEM CREEK
Coordinates37.52806, -80.96833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length688 ft
NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 24, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerW. ROBERT CARR

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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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