7Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County has 7 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.
The average dam in Wayne County is 58 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Maynard Branch Slurry Impoundment at 262 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard Branch Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 262 | Tailings | |
| Left Abutment Slurry Impoundment | High | Not assessed | 130 | Tailings | |
| East Lynn Dam | High | Not assessed | 113 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 |
| Beech Fork Dam | High | Not assessed | 86 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Fresh Water Dam | High | Not assessed | 61 | Water Supply | |
| Moses Fork Fishing Lake | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1959 |
| National Steel-ohio River Site | Undetermined | Not assessed | 65 | Tailings | 1963 |