East Lynn Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWayne
Nearest CityEAST LYNN
River/StreamEAST FK TWELVEPOLE CREEK
Coordinates38.14493, -82.38417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height113 ft
Dam Length652 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82,500 acre-ft
Max Storage82,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,190 acre-ft
Surface Area1,005 acres
Drainage Area133 sq mi
Max Discharge80,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV09901
Federal IDWV09901
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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