Dams in Ritchie County, West Virginia
7Total Dams
3High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Ritchie County, West Virginia
Ritchie County has 7 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Ritchie County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam at 86 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam | High | Satisfactory | 86 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| Schellhas Dam | High | Poor | 41 | Other | |
| Pullman No. 1 | High | Satisfactory | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Bonds Creek Site No. 1 | Significant | Fair | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 | Significant | Fair | 32 | Water Supply | 1968 |
| No. 1-west Of Cornwallis | Low | Poor | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1863 |
| North Bend Golf Course Area | Undetermined | Not Rated | 44 | Irrigation | 1955 |