Spruce Knob Lake
Spruce Knob Lake is an earth dam located in Randolph County, West Virginia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spruce Knob Lake
The primary purpose of Spruce Knob Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Narrow Ridge Run near Whitmer.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 228 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2018.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Whitmer |
| River/Stream | Narrow Ridge Run |
| Coordinates | 38.70332, -79.59065 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV08301 |
| Federal ID | WV08301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |