Sun Valley Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountySummers
Nearest CityPIPESTEM
River/StreamPIPESTEM CREEK
Coordinates37.52806, -80.96833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length688 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerW. ROBERT CARR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/24/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV08904
Federal IDWV08904
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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