Lake Stephens Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRaleigh
Nearest CitySURVEYOR
River/StreamSTEPHENS BRANCH
Coordinates37.77694, -81.30889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height74 ft
Dam Length875 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,990 acre-ft
Max Storage8,990 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,566 acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRALEIGH COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV08103
Federal IDWV08103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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