Dams in Roane County, West Virginia
8Total Dams
6High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Roane County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Charles Fork #17 at 90 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Fork #17 | High | Satisfactory | 90 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Bee Run Dam | High | Satisfactory | 70 | Recreation | 2005 |
| Pocatalico No. 14 | High | Satisfactory | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Miletree Run Dam No. 2 | High | Satisfactory | 62 | Water Supply | 1953 |
| Methodist Church Camp Lake | High | Poor | 34 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Miletree Run Dam No. 1 | High | Poor | 26 | Water Supply | 1930 |
| Lawsons Farm Lake | Significant | Poor | 32 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Lake Trotter | Significant | Poor | 27 | Other | 1955 |