Following is a list of dams and reservoirs in West Virginia. All major dams are linked below. The National Inventory of Dams defines any "major dam" as being 50 feet (15 m) tall with a storage capacity of at least 5,000 acre-feet (6,200,000 m 3), or of any height with a storage capacity of 25,000 acre-feet (31,000,000 m 3). [1]

The Dam Safety Section maintains an inventory of non-coal related dams in West Virginia and contributes information to the National Inventory of Dams (NID). The NID database includes the name and location of dams, purpose, type and size of dam.

The lake is formed by a rock-fill dam (Summersville Dam) on the Gauley River, south of Summersville in Nicholas County. It is the largest lake in West Virginia, with 2,700 acres (1,100 ha) of water and over 60 miles (97 km) of shoreline at the summer pool water level.

Discover the dams in West Virginia. Dam overviews, locations, history, maps, facts, spillway details, statistics and more.

The dam was completed in 1980 and serves a drainage area of 540 square miles. The lake is impounded by a rock and random-fill dam with a. Park rangers and maintenance workers add amenities for visitors at Stonewall Jackson. ... Located in the picturesque West Virginia countryside, Tygart Lake's blue waters and irregular shoreline contrast with ...

There are 495 Dams in West Virginia. Free topo maps of Dams in West Virginia, along with GPS coordinates, elevation, photos & more.

1 day ago · SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that it will host a public meeting to review and receive feedback on proposed options for bringing the Turkey Run Lake Dam in Jackson County into compliance with the West Virginia Dam Control and Safety Act. The open-house meeting will take place on Thursday, April 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at ...

This category is for articles about dams in the U.S. state of West Virginia. This category has only the following subcategory. The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Jan 6, 2024 · Here are some interesting facts about West Virginia dams. The Summersville Dam is not only the largest dam in West Virginia, it is also a part of West Virginia’s newest State Park in Nicholas County. The dam is 390 feet tall and 2,280 feet long, and helped create the largest lake in Nicholas County.

Summersville Dam is located on the Gauley River near the town of Summersville in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Summersville Lake is the largest lake in West Virginia at 2,790 acres with 60 miles of shoreline and controls 803 square miles of drainage area.