Dams in Jackson County, West Virginia
14Total Dams
10High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Jackson County, West Virginia
Jackson County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 10 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Jackson County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Mill Creek No.13 at 89 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek No.13 | High | Satisfactory | 89 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Pocatalico Structure No.28 | High | Satisfactory | 87 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1987 |
| Mill Creek #10 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1997 |
| Mill Creek No.8 | High | Satisfactory | 67 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1981 |
| Mill Creek #9 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 57 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1991 |
| Mill Creek No.5 | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Mill Creek No.4 | High | Satisfactory | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Turkey Run Lake | High | Poor | 33 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Wv Baptist Church Camp Lake | High | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Hutchinson Farm Pond | High | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1966 |
| Cedar Lake Dam No.2 | Significant | Poor | 32 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Cedar Lake Dam No.1 | Significant | Satisfactory | 32 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Rollins Lake Dam No.1 | Significant | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Rollins Dam No.2 | Significant | Satisfactory | 7 | Recreation | 1956 |