Boone Farms Lake Dam
Boone Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, West Virginia, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Boone Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boone Farms Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marianna Boone (private). It impounds the Little Cacapon near Frenchburg.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 289 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Frenchburg |
| River/Stream | Little Cacapon |
| Coordinates | 39.30250, -78.65028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 289 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARIANNA BOONE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV02705 |
| Federal ID | WV02705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |