West Virginia Dams
562 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
562
High Hazard
445
79.2%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
59
Average Age
61 yrs
Hazard Classification
High445 (79.2%)
Significant72 (12.8%)
Low31 (5.5%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory262 (46.6%)
Fair48 (8.5%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory59 (10.5%)
Not Rated193 (34.3%)
Federal
28
State
45
Local
203
Private
257
Tallest Dams
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in West Virginia
Showing 51–56 of 56
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Rocks Lake No.3 Ohio County | 23 | 1948 | High | Poor |
| Bear Rocks Lake No.2 Ohio County | 35 | 1948 | High | Poor |
| Bear Rocks Lake No.1 Ohio County | 25 | 1951 | High | Poor |
| Appalachian Lake Preston County | 15 | — | Significant | Poor |
| A & O Farm Pond Wood County | 35 | 1971 | High | Poor |
| Antero Resources Rossco Pond Dam Harrison County | 41 | 2010 | Undetermined | Poor |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.