Racine Locks And Dam
Racine Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Mason County, West Virginia, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Racine Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Racine Locks And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Huntington District (federal). It impounds the Ohio River near Antiquity.
The dam stands 100 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40,130 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2022.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | Antiquity |
| River/Stream | Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 38.91667, -81.91167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40,130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05301 |
| Federal ID | WV05301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |