7Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Logan County, West Virginia
Logan County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Logan County is 21 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment at 482 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 482 | Tailings | |
| Oldhouse Branch Impoundment No. 3 | High | Not assessed | 440 | Tailings | |
| Holden #22 Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 355 | Tailings | |
| Little White Oak Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 290 | Tailings | |
| Chief Logan Dam | High | Satisfactory | 80 | Recreation | |
| Rockhouse Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 58 | Recreation | |
| Tinsley Branch Refuse Impoundment | Undetermined | Not assessed | 405 | Tailings | 2005 |