Dams in Pleasants County, West Virginia

2Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Pleasants County, West Virginia

Pleasants County has 2 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 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 Pleasants County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Mcelroy Run Dam at 243 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Mcelroy Run DamHighSatisfactory243Tailings1978
Willow Island Locks And DamSignificantNot Available111Navigation1976