Dams in Boone County, West Virginia
12Total Dams
12High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Boone County, West Virginia
Boone County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 12 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Boone County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Chess Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 at 780 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Refuse Disposal Area No. 1 | High | Not Available | 780 | Tailings | |
| Jake Gore Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 610 | Tailings | |
| Rocklick Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 540 | Tailings | |
| Jarrells Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 520 | Tailings | |
| Lotts Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 478 | Tailings | |
| Bean Hollow Slurry Impoundment (plant 1 Crdf) | High | Not Available | 415 | Tailings | |
| Cherry Tree Hollow Refuse Facility | High | Not Available | 385 | Tailings | |
| Jacks Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 365 | Tailings | |
| Trace Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Rated | 320 | Tailings | 1992 |
| Moccasin Hollow Impoundment | High | Not Rated | 310 | Tailings | 1999 |
| Bragg Fork Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 155 | Tailings | |
| Freshwater Dam | High | Not Rated | 70 | Recreation | 1977 |