Hartland Dam

Hartland Dam is a dam located in Harrison County, West Virginia, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Hartland Dam

The primary purpose of Hartland Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clarksburg Water Board (local government). It impounds the West Fork River near Clarksburg.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, has a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 384 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CityClarksburg
River/StreamWest Fork River
Coordinates39.26889, -80.35639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage276 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Drainage Area384 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerClarksburg Water Board
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/05/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWV03336
Federal IDWV03336
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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