Dams in Webster County, West Virginia
4Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Webster County, West Virginia
Webster 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. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Webster County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Glade Run Lake at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ditch Lake No. 1 | High | Fair | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Camp Caesar Dam | High | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Cowen B&o Dam | High | Poor | 14 | Recreation | |
| Glade Run Lake | Low | Poor | 32 | Recreation | 1960 |