Dams in Brooke County, West Virginia
8Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Brooke County, West Virginia
Brooke County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 8 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Brooke County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Harmon Creek #1 at 83 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Creek #1 | High | Satisfactory | 83 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Harmon Creek No. 3 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 77 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Harmon Creek No. 14 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 76 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Harmon Creek #13 | High | Satisfactory | 73 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Harmon Creek No. 4 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 64 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Castleman's Run Lake No. 1 | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Burek Farm Pond | High | Poor | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1988 |