Plum Orchard Lake Dam
West Virginia — Fayette County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Coordinates | 37.95000, -81.23056 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,489 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
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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.