Plum Orchard Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | MOSSY |
| River/Stream | PAINT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.95000, -81.23056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,489 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,489 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,578 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |