Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake

West Virginia — Hampshire County — U.T. SOUTH BRANCH

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHampshire
RiverU.T. SOUTH BRANCH
Coordinates39.46417, -78.60611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage554 acre-ft
Max Storage554 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFERNDALE LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Other NameLake Ferndale 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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