Appalachian Lake
Appalachian Lake is an earth dam located in Preston County, West Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Appalachian Lake
Appalachian Lake is a dam in Preston, West Virginia. The dam is owned by David D. Smith (private). It impounds the Fike Run.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2016.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| River/Stream | Fike Run |
| Coordinates | 39.71333, -79.49667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DAVID D. SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV07729 |
| Federal ID | WV07729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |