Lake Lynn

West Virginia — Monongalia County — Cheat River

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
RiverCheat River
Coordinates39.71940, -79.85700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height125 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage72,300 acre-ft
Max Storage72,300 acre-ft
Surface Area1,729 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO)
Other NameCheat Lake 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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