East Lynn Dam

West Virginia — Wayne County — EAST FK TWELVEPOLE CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWayne
RiverEAST FK TWELVEPOLE CREEK
Coordinates38.14494, -82.38417

Physical Characteristics

NID Height113 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length652 ft
NID Storage82,500 acre-ft
Max Storage82,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,005 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 2, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameEast Lynn Lake

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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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