Dams in Monongalia County, West Virginia
16Total Dams
9High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Monongalia County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp at 197 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Hollow Slurry Imp | High | Not Available | 197 | Tailings | |
| Lake Lynn | High | Satisfactory | 125 | Hydroelectric | 1926 |
| Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 83 | Tailings | |
| Hughes Hollow Slurry Imp. | High | Not Available | 50 | Tailings | |
| Crooked Run (ft Martin) #3 | High | Satisfactory | 38 | Tailings | 1983 |
| Lough Lake | High | Poor | 25 | Other | 1950 |
| Lynch Lake | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Coopers Rock Trout Pond | High | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Cobun Creek #2 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 0 | ||
| Cobun Creek #1 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 57 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Wildwood Lake | Significant | Poor | 29 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Paradise Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Hildebrand Lock And Dam | Low | Not Available | 64 | Navigation | 1960 |
| Opekiska Lock And Dam | Low | Not Available | 52 | Navigation | 1967 |
| Morgantown Lock And Dam | Low | Not Available | 36 | Navigation | 1950 |
| Pikewood #3 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation |