Dams in Braxton County, West Virginia
7Total Dams
7High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Braxton County, West Virginia
Braxton County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Braxton County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Sutton Dam at 210 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Dam | High | Not Available | 210 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Burnsville Dam | High | Not Available | 89 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Salt Lick Creek No. 8 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 77 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Saltlick Creek No. 9 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 69 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Salt Lick Creek No. 7 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Salt Lick Creek No. 4 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |