Dams in Berkeley County, West Virginia

5Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Berkeley County, West Virginia

Berkeley County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Berkeley County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Sleepy Creek Dam at 38 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Sleepy Creek DamHighSatisfactory38Recreation1962
Stonebridge Lake DamHighSatisfactory28
Tilhance FarmsHighNot Rated20Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond1989
Duncan Run Estates DamSignificantSatisfactory21
Cherry Run LakeUndeterminedNot Rated36Recreation1974