Bluestone Dam - Hinton WV
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N 37° 38.506 W 080° 53.345
17S E 509785 N 4166075
Spanning the New River at Hinton the dam forms Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM73AD
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2009
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Bluestone Dam is a straight concrete gravity Dam that is 2048 feet long and approximately 165 feet above the streambed.
This Dam project began in 1941, was operational by 1949 and completed in 1952.
Bluestone Dam and Lake attract over 1.3 million visitors annually.
Bluestone Dam and Lake are easily accessible from I-77 and I-64. Take exit 14 (Athens Road) off I-77 to Route 20 N, approximately 25 miles to Bluestone Dam. Take exit 139 (Sandstone/Hinton) off I-64 to Route 20 S, approximately 12 miles to Bluestone Dam. The dam is located at Hinton, WV.
Waterway where the dam is located: New River
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 165 ft
Date built: 01/01/1952
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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