Cedar Lake Dam No.1 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, West Virginia, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 520 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Cedar Lake Dam No.1
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake Dam No.1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Lakes Conference Center (state). It impounds the Up of Mill Ck of Ohio Rv near Ripley.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | Up of Mill Ck of Ohio Rv |
| Coordinates | 38.79583, -81.68056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cedar Lakes Conference Center |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV03501 |
| Federal ID | WV03501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |