Cherry Run Lake
Cherry Run Lake is a rockfill dam located in Berkeley County, West Virginia, built in 1974. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Cherry Run Lake
The primary purpose of Cherry Run Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cabin In The Woods, Inc. (private). It impounds the Cherry Run near Cherry Run.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Berkeley |
| Nearest City | Cherry Run |
| River/Stream | Cherry Run |
| Coordinates | 39.61241, -78.03511 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CABIN IN THE WOODS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV00302 |
| Federal ID | WV00302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |