Lambert Knob Fire Tower
US 1118, WV 15
Photo by Walter Lane Jr.
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1118, WV 15 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 16, 2016 |
| Nominated by | Walter Lane Jr. |
| Location |
Lambert Knob Wyoming County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 37° 32.791' W 081° 33.496' (view using Google Maps) N 37° 32' 47" W 081° 33' 30" N 37.546509° W 081.558265° |
| Elevation | 2,360 ft (719 m) |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Forestry |
| Cooperators | Pocahontas Land Corporation |
Description
The 86' tower was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was operated by the West Virginia Division of Forestry until it was closed in 1991.
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Visit Reports
August 30, 2017: Walter "Rusty" Lane Jr.
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | This fire tower is in very bad condition and it has suffered extensively at the hands of vandals and years of general neglect. The area is not secure (gate not locked). Very sad to see it like this. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | The access road that goes to the tower site is in good condition. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |