Dams in Jefferson County, West Virginia

5Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant

Dam Safety in Jefferson County, West Virginia

Jefferson County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Jefferson County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam at 86 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1HighNot Rated26Recreation1960
Shannondale Club Ltd. DamSignificantSatisfactory86Recreation1965
New Cumberland Locks And DamSignificantNot Available64Navigation1963
Lake Forest DamLowSatisfactory30
MillvilleLowSatisfactory12Hydroelectric1905