Anawalt Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityANAWALT
River/StreamMILLSEAT BRANCH
Coordinates37.31750, -81.42361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,820 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,558 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/31/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV04727
Federal IDWV04727
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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