6Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Randolph County, West Virginia
Randolph County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Randolph County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Elkwater Fork Ws Dam at 123 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkwater Fork Ws Dam | High | Satisfactory | 123 | Water Supply | 2009 |
| Sherwan Lake | High | Not assessed | 41 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Camp Tygart Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Recreation | 1950 |
| Scott Lake | High | Poor | 19 | Recreation | 1949 |
| Spruce Knob Lake | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1952 |
| 12th Street Intake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Water Supply |