Dams in Wetzel County, West Virginia

2Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Wetzel County, West Virginia

Wetzel County has 2 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Wetzel County is 52 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Ronnie Wade Dam at 67 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Ronnie Wade DamHighNot Rated67Other
Hannibal Locks And DamSignificantNot Available51Navigation1974