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 26–31 of 31
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Run Lake Webster County | 32 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Flat Run Lake Tucker County | 21 | 1965 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Burns Lower Farm Lake Pocahontas County | 24 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bruceton Mills Dam Preston County | 20 | 1873 | Low | Satisfactory |
| Bendale Dam Lewis County | 14 | 1924 | Low | Satisfactory |
| 12th Street Intake Dam Randolph County | 10 | — | Low | Satisfactory |
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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.