Dams in Putnam County, West Virginia
12Total Dams
7High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam County has 12 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Putnam County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is John Amos Flyash Dam at 223 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Amos Flyash Dam | High | Satisfactory | 223 | Tailings | 1978 |
| Long Branch Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 109 | Water Supply | 1992 |
| Winfield Water Supply Dam | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Lake Dickenson Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Foxtrot Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Lake Washington | High | Poor | 24 | Other | 1938 |
| Black Pond Dam | High | Not Rated | 0 | Recreation | |
| Winfield Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 110 | Navigation | 1937 |
| Bottom Ash Ponds 1a | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Tailings | |
| Poplar Fork Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 19 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Hurricane Water Supply Reservoir | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Big Guano Creek Flyash Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 67 | Tailings | 1966 |