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.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Ferry Acres Lake No.1 | High | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 86 | Recreation | 1965 |
| New Cumberland Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 64 | Navigation | 1963 |
| Lake Forest Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | ||
| Millville | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Hydroelectric | 1905 |