Dams in Summers County, West Virginia
4Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Summers County, West Virginia
Summers County has 4 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Summers County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Bluestone Dam at 165 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestone Dam | High | Not Available | 165 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1947 |
| Pipestem Lake | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Other | 1966 |
| Mountain Valley Dam | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Sun Valley Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1952 |