Little Beaver Dam
West Virginia — Raleigh County — LITTLE BEAVER CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| River | LITTLE BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.75472, -81.08056 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 512 ft |
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1941 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | WVDNR, PARKS |
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.