Dams in Fayette County, West Virginia
12Total Dams
8High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayette County has 12 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 Fayette County is 55 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Hawks Nest at 163 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks Nest | High | Satisfactory | 163 | Hydroelectric | 1936 |
| The Summit - Dam B | High | Satisfactory | 81 | Recreation | 2012 |
| The Summit - Dam A | High | Satisfactory | 73 | Recreation | 2013 |
| Plum Orchard Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Recreation | 1961 |
| The Summit - Dam A1 | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Recreation | 2013 |
| Boley Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Recreation | 1965 |
| The Summit - Dam 1.2 | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 2012 |
| Cedar Branch Dam | High | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Glen Ferris | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1901 |
| Kingston Coal Refuse Disposal Area | Low | Not Available | 8 | Tailings | |
| Coal Run No. 2 Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 65 | 1940 | |
| U. T. Barren Branch Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 50 | 1940 |