Ward Impoundment (Upper) Dam
West Virginia — Kanawha County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Coordinates | 38.35194, -81.69944 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION-SC |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.