Weston Dam
Weston Dam is a concrete dam located in Lewis County, West Virginia, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Weston Dam
The primary purpose of Weston Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wv American Water Company (public utility). It impounds the West Fork River near Weston.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 01/08/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Weston |
| River/Stream | West Fork River |
| Coordinates | 39.03611, -80.47056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WV American Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV04110 |
| Federal ID | WV04110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |