Boone Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Boone Farms Lake Dam, located in Frenchburg, West Virginia, stands as a significant structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1971, this Earth dam boasts a height of 31 feet and a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Little Cacapon River, offers a serene 2-acre lake for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Owned privately, Boone Farms Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a significant hazard potential but a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam remains a key focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region. While lacking certain details such as spillway type and outlet gates, the dam continues to serve as a popular recreational spot for locals and tourists alike, surrounded by the picturesque beauty of Hampshire County in West Virginia.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
289 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE CACAPON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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