Dams in Lewis County, West Virginia
16Total Dams
14High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lewis County, West Virginia
Lewis County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 14 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lewis County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir at 110 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecoal Creek Dam & Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 110 | Other | 1972 |
| Stonewall Jackson Dam | High | Not Available | 95 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Polk Creek No.8 | High | Satisfactory | 58 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Polk Creek No.9 | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Polk Creek No.4 | High | Satisfactory | 54 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Polk Creek No.7 | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Polk Creek No.13 | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Polk Creek No.5 | High | Satisfactory | 46 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Polk Creek No.1 | High | Satisfactory | 46 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Polk Creek No.6 | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Murphy Creek Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | |
| Jackson Mill Dam | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Right Fork Dam | High | Fair | 29 | Recreation | |
| Lake Riley | High | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Weston Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1924 |
| Bendale Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Water Supply | 1924 |