I haven't been to the Bluestone Dam in over 30 years, and had the chance to see it again while driving through Hinton to meet my family to celebrate my birthday.   It was a beautiful Sunday and we had the opportunity to stop and take some photos.  What a beautiful area.  We hope to go back and perhaps rent a cabin for the weekend.  There is so much to do and see in this area. 

This post is the first in a series, "The Best of West Virginia"

Bluestone Dam spans the New River at Hinton, WV forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia.   Bluestone Lake covers 2,040 acres and is 10.7 miles long.

 

Bluestone Lake and Dam, Hinton WV

Bluestone Dam was constructed as part of the Kanawha River Basin flood control system primarily to reduce major flood damages along the New, Kanawha, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers.


Bluestone Dam was completed for operational purposes in January 1949 and completely finished in January 1952. Total construction cost of this concrete gravity dam 165 ft. high and 2,048 ft. long was approximately $30,000,000 including land acquisition.  As of January 2009, Bluestone Dam has prevented over 2.1 billion dollars worth of flood damage from occurring.  Bluestone Dam has the largest drainage area, 4,565 square miles, of any dam in West Virginia.


collage of Bluestone Lake and Dam, Hinton WV

With a 2,040 acre surface area, the Bluestone Lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities. Adjacent to the lake is Bluestone State Park.  The park provides cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities. Also, a swimming pool, gift shop, two boat ramps, and a marina are operated for the convenience of the visitors.


Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding and other recreational opportunities abound at the 17,632 acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area adjacent to the park and nearby Camp Creek State Forest.




Contact Information:

  • Call 304-466-0156 for a 24 hour recording providing updated lake and stream information.
  • Bluestone State Park can be reached at 304-466-2805
  • Bluestone WMA can be reached at 304-466-3398

 

 

Directions: Easily accessible from I-77 and I-64 Bluestone Lake is located at Hinton, WV.




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Rebecca, Bluestone Lake looks amazing and The Best of West Virginia sounds like it's going to be a great series. Look forward to seeing more...
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Rebecca, what a wonderful series on your area and the best it has to offer...this is sure to draw relocation clients in as well as showing what a great local & knowledgeable agent you are.
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Rebecca...

We have been to WV several times and it is a beautiful place. We have even thought about retiring there!
4:30am • #5

Well Happy Birthday.

Here is a little known fact about West Virginia..... The state has NO naturally occurring Lakes or Ponds....one of only two state in the nation....
Richard
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R:  WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This is unbelievable,  what a place to live and work,  keep up the great job. E
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Those are mind blowing scenes, Rebecca!   I was just reading Richard's #6 comment.  It is fascinating to know West Virginia has no naturally occuring lakes or ponds.  Amazing!
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I should also add, that in your last photo of the dam from that angle, it almost looks like a castle at first glance!
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Rebecca, Bluestone Lake sounds like a great place to spend some relaxing time. Happy Birthday!
5:29am • #10
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This looks like another area that we need to visit.  Thanks for sharing the information and the photographs.


Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.
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Rebecca  Congratulatione - if Bluestone Lake is the first of a series we are off to a great adventure - WV is such a lovely state and belated Happy Birthday
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Absolutely gorgeous.  Sounds like the perfect place to go to clear ones mind.  Take in all that beautiful natural surroundings.
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I like the series and the potential is there...You are going to become the Real Estate tour guide for West Virginia
7:49am • #14
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Great photos.  My Father-in-law lives in Hinton and I always enjoy the views around the Greenbrier River and the Dam.  I will be back in WV next weekend as "Pops" turns 80 years old.

I look forward to your other photos of the area.

Kathy
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Hi Rebecca. Bluestone Lake is definitely a beautiful place to see, and your tours of West Virginia, makes me feel that I am right there. Looking forward to seeing all your future posts on West Virginia.
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Rebecca,

Thanks for the post and the history of the dam. What a beautiful part of the country. Keep the photos coming.
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Rebecca- one more place I wish we'd seen when we lived in VA.  I love your collage, and I love the series .."The Best of West Virginia."
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Thank you Roger.

Anita, you are correct, it is a great place for R&R.

Larry & Sheila, I hope to do one a week.

Ginny, I hope so.

Richard, so many beautiful places to retire to in WV.

Richard, thanks I didn't know this.

Myrl, I went back and you are right it does look like a castle.

Michael, thanks for the b'day wishes.

Roy, waiting for you and Delores...

 
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Karen, thank you I love the mountains...guess I am a Mountain Mama.

Kathy, you can still come visit....Florida is not that far :)

Chris and Dick, yes it is.

Richie, WV tour guide...okay.

Kathy, congratulations and happy birthday to your Dad.

Jerry, thank you.

Dorie, I will try to do a post a week.

Kathy, you can still come visit...Florida is not that far :)
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Rebecca, this surely will be a series to read, you have some gorgeous Country.    Hope you had a great birthday!   
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Joan, thanks WV is almost heaven :)
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