Lost River #10 Dam

Hardy County, West Virginia (near NEEDMORE)

River/Stream: CAMP BRANCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
83 ft
Dam Length
768 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,633 acre-ft
Year Completed
2005
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
38,748 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
WV03112
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
39.04250, -78.79806
Age
21 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.