Foxtrot Lake Dam
Foxtrot Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, West Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Foxtrot Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Foxtrot Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Al Summers (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/1992. That was 34 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Teays Valley |
| Coordinates | 38.41389, -81.90750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AL SUMMERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV07920 |
| Federal ID | WV07920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |