Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a concrete dam located in Wood County, West Virginia, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Washington
The primary purpose of Lake Washington is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Washington Club (private). It impounds the Vaughts Run Of Sandy Ck near Belleville.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2025.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Belleville |
| River/Stream | Vaughts Run Of Sandy Ck |
| Coordinates | 39.25250, -81.66111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE WASHINGTON CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV10701 |
| Federal ID | WV10701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |