Lake O' Woods Dam

West Virginia — Preston County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Coordinates39.56556, -79.80444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage1,580 acre-ft
Max Storage1,580 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLAKE O'WOODS CLUB, INC.

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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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