Lake Lynn
Lake Lynn is a gravity dam located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lynn
The primary purpose of Lake Lynn is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, Llc Parent Org (cro) (private). It impounds the Cheat River near Point Marion.
The dam stands 125 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,729 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,413 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2022.
At 125 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| Nearest City | Point Marion |
| River/Stream | Cheat River |
| Coordinates | 39.71940, -79.85700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,729 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,413 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 162,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV06128 |
| Federal ID | WV06128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |