Lost River #4 Dam

Hardy County, West Virginia (near LOST RIVER)

River/Stream: KIMSEY RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
89 ft
Dam Length
1,754 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,256 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
99,057 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-10-31

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV03108
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
38.95639, -78.81500
Age
30 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.