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Lost River #27 Dam, located in Hardy County, West Virginia, was completed in 1998 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Upper Cove Run.
Designed by Gannett Fleming and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, this earth dam stands as a crucial structure in the region with a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2015.
With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam also provides recreational opportunities for the local community. Managed by the local government, Lost River #27 Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1998 |
River Or Stream |
UPPER COVE RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Trout Pond
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Trout Pond Recreation Area
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Trout Pond Campground
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Wolf Gap
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Wolf Gap Recreation Area
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Camp Run Campground
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The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
Shreve Store To Big Bend Campground
Big Bend Campground To Canyon Exit (Just Prior To Confluence With North Branch)