Rollins Lake Dam No.1
Rollins Lake Dam No.1 is a rockfill dam located in Jackson County, West Virginia, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rollins Lake Dam No.1
The primary purpose of Rollins Lake Dam No.1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wvdnr, Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Spring Fed near Cottageville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Cottageville |
| River/Stream | Spring Fed |
| Coordinates | 38.82333, -81.76111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV03513 |
| Federal ID | WV03513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |