Lake Stephens Dam

West Virginia — Raleigh County — STEPHENS BRANCH

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRaleigh
RiverSTEPHENS BRANCH
Coordinates37.77694, -81.30889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length875 ft
NID Storage8,990 acre-ft
Max Storage8,990 acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRALEIGH COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY

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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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