Lake Lynn

Monongalia County, West Virginia (near Point Marion)

River/Stream: Cheat River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
125 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
72,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1926
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
162,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-09

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
WV06128
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
39.71940, -79.85700
Age
100 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.