Dams in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
8Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pocahontas County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Pocahontas County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Marlin Run No. 1 at 71 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Run No. 1 | High | Satisfactory | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Watoga Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 42 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1934 |
| Lake Sam Hill | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Seneca Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1952 |
| Silver Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 0 | Other | |
| Shavers Fork Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 0 | Other | 1999 |
| Lake Buffalo | Low | Not Rated | 43 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Burns Lower Farm Lake | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Other | 1962 |