Maple Lake is an earth dam located in Harrison County, West Virginia, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 305 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Maple Lake
The primary purpose of Maple Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maple Lake Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Peddlers Run near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/31/2023.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | Peddlers Run |
| Coordinates | 39.28833, -80.21222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 604 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maple Lake Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV03327 |
| Federal ID | WV03327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |