Dawson Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier |
| Nearest City | RUPERT |
| River/Stream | CALLAHAN BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 37.86306, -80.69778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 516 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 235 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAWSON LAKE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |