Dawson Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGreenbrier
Nearest CityRUPERT
River/StreamCALLAHAN BRANCH
Coordinates37.86306, -80.69778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length516 ft
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage551 acre-ft
Max Storage551 acre-ft
Normal Storage398 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area235 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDAWSON LAKE LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV02508
Federal IDWV02508
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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