Lake O' Woods Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Nearest CityLAUREL RUN
River/StreamPATTERSON RUN
Coordinates39.56556, -79.80444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,580 acre-ft
Max Storage1,580 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge13,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE O'WOODS CLUB, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07703
Federal IDWV07703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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