Dams in Raleigh County, West Virginia
14Total Dams
11High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 11 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Raleigh County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Killarney Slurry Impoundment at 657 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 657 | Tailings | |
| Shumate Creek Slurry Impoundment | High | Not Available | 390 | Tailings | |
| Lake Stephens Dam | High | Satisfactory | 74 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Chatham Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 64 | Irrigation | 2003 |
| Flat Top Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 45 | Recreation | 1950 |
| South Sand Branch | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | |
| New Winterplace Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Other | 1984 |
| Little Beaver Dam | High | Satisfactory | 23 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Mallard Lake Dam | High | Poor | 16 | Recreation | |
| Bluejay Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | |
| C & O Dam | High | Not Rated | 9 | Other | 1944 |
| Glade Creek Dam No. 2 | Significant | Satisfactory | 61 | Water Supply | 1975 |
| Grandview Farm Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1986 |
| Slate Fork #1 Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Recreation |