6Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Nicholas County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Nicholas County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment at 355 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbells Creek Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 355 | Tailings | 1999 |
| Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility | High | Not assessed | 213 | Tailings | |
| Sugar Camp Branch Coal Refuse Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 150 | Tailings | 2006 |
| Summersville Dam - Dike 2 | High | Not assessed | 100 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Indian Rocks Park Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Recreation | |
| Fresh Water Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 5 | Water Supply |