Dams in Wood County, West Virginia
7Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wood County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Belleville Locks And Dam at 130 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Creek #1 | High | Satisfactory | 64 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Upper Smith Dam | High | Poor | 48 | Recreation | 1955 |
| A & O Farm Pond | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Pond Run #1 | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1977 |
| Tennants Farm Pond | High | Poor | 30 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Belleville Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 130 | Navigation | 1968 |
| Lake Washington | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Recreation | 1935 |