Dams in Taylor County, West Virginia

2Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant

Dam Safety in Taylor County, West Virginia

Taylor County has 2 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.

The average dam in Taylor County is 88 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Leer Slurry Cell at 250 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Leer Slurry CellHighNot Available250Tailings
Tygart DamHighNot Available234Flood Risk Reduction1938