Sutton Lake (West Virginia)
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sutton-lake-west-virginia-201-18878827
title:
Sutton Lake (West Virginia)
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Sutton Lake is a 1,520-acre (6 km2) reservoir on the Elk River in Braxton and Webster counties, West Virginia. Sutton Lake is located just upstream of Sutton. It was authorized by Congress in the Flood Control Act of 1938. Construction of the dam began in 1956 and was completed in 1961. The dam is 210 feet (64 m) high, 1,178 feet (359 m) long, and constructed of concrete. The lake was named by Congressional action, Public Law 90-46, July 4, 1967.
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Reservoir in West Virginia, United States
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutton_Lake_(West_Virginia)
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2024-03-28T16:48:51Z
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