Lynch Lake

West Virginia — Monongalia County — LITTLE INDIAN CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
RiverLITTLE INDIAN CREEK
Coordinates39.62167, -80.09417

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 11, 2013
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerELZA HUNT, JR.
Other NameLynch Lake

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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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