Bendale Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Bendale |
| River/Stream | West Fork River |
| Coordinates | 39.01417, -80.48306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 158 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 104 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WV American Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |