Dams in Mason County, West Virginia
14Total Dams
7High Hazard
6Significant
Dam Safety in Mason County, West Virginia
Mason County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 6 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Mason County is 52 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Robert C. Byrd Locks And Dam at 167 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 2010 |
| Mcclintic #23 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 31 | Recreation | |
| Mcclintic Pond #7b Dam | High | Satisfactory | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Mcclintic Pond #11 | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Recreation | |
| Mcclintic Pond #7a Dam | High | Satisfactory | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Little Broad Run #6 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 0 | ||
| Little Broad Run #7 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 0 | ||
| Robert C. Byrd Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 167 | Navigation | 1937 |
| Racine Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 100 | Navigation | 1971 |
| Sporn Unit 5 Flyash Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 65 | Tailings | |
| Sporn Bottom Ash Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 42 | Tailings | |
| Aep Proj. 1301 Ash Pond | Significant | Satisfactory | 30 | Tailings | 1978 |
| R. C. Byrd On-site Fish Hatchery Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 0 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Mc Clintic #16 Dam | Low | Not Available | 30 | Recreation |