Morgantown Lock and Dam

Monongalia County, West Virginia (near MORGANTOWN)

River/Stream: MONONGAHELA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
522 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
64,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-09-19

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WV06106
State
West Virginia (WV)
Coordinates
39.61983, -79.96897
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.