Bee Run Dam

West Virginia — Roane County — BEE RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRoane
RiverBEE RUN
Coordinates38.57556, -81.12278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage475 acre-ft
Max Storage475 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2026
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Other NameWallback Dam

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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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