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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennants Farm Pond Wood County | 30 | 1953 | High | Poor |
| Tomlinson Run Dam Hancock County | 38 | 1936 | High | Poor |
| Turkey Run Lake Jackson County | 33 | 1964 | High | Poor |
| Upper Smith Dam Wood County | 48 | 1955 | High | Poor |
| Warm Springs No. 7 Morgan County | 37 | 1958 | High | Poor |
| Wildwood Lake Monongalia County | 29 | 1965 | Significant | 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.