Lake Chaweva Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Nearest CityCROSS LANES
River/StreamROCKY FORK
Coordinates38.41861, -81.78583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage622 acre-ft
Max Storage622 acre-ft
Normal Storage288 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE CHAWEVA CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03901
Federal IDWV03901
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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