Crystal Lake is an earth dam located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 260 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Crystal Lake
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crystal Lake Club, Incorporated (private). It impounds the Tr Middle Island Ck near Josephs Mills.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2023.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Doddridge |
| Nearest City | Josephs Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr Middle Island Ck |
| Coordinates | 39.32639, -80.80056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crystal Lake Club, Incorporated |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01701 |
| Federal ID | WV01701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |