Hydroelectric Dams in West Virginia
West Virginia has 4 hydroelectric dams, of which 2 carry a high hazard classification. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawks Nest | Fayette | 163 | High | Satisfactory | 1936 |
| 2 | Lake Lynn | Monongalia | 125 | High | Satisfactory | 1926 |
| 3 | Glen Ferris | Fayette | 25 | Low | Satisfactory | 1901 |
| 4 | Millville | Jefferson | 12 | Low | Satisfactory | 1905 |