Dams in Harrison County, West Virginia
25Total Dams
19High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County has 25 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 19 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Harrison County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Nolan Run Slurry Impoundment at 133 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Run Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 133 | Tailings | |
| Lowe Amd Impoundment | High | Not Available | 70 | Other | |
| Edgell Amd Impoundment | High | Not Available | 64 | Other | |
| Main North Holding Pond | High | Not Available | 55 | Other | |
| Buffalo Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Lower Salem Ws | High | Satisfactory | 49 | Other | 1955 |
| Upper Salem Dam | High | Satisfactory | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Salem Fork #14 | High | Fair | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Salem Fork No.9 | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Salem Fork #12 | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1955 |
| Deegan Lake | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Salerno Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Salem Fork No.11 | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1956 |
| Salem Fork No.15 | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1956 |
| Salem Fork No.11a | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1954 |
| Salem Fork #13 | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1955 |
| Hinkle Lake | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1923 |
| Wilderness Water Park Dam | High | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| New Lumberport Dam | High | Poor | 13 | Recreation | 1981 |
| Joyce Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Maple Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Lake Floyd Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1923 |
| Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond | Significant | Satisfactory | 0 | Debris Control | |
| Hartland Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Water Supply | 1931 |
| Antero Resources Rossco Pond Dam | Undetermined | Poor | 41 | Other | 2010 |