Willow Island Locks and Dam

West Virginia — Pleasants County — OHIO RIVER

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPleasants
RiverOHIO RIVER
Coordinates39.35926, -81.31931

Physical Characteristics

NID Height111 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,475 ft
NID Storage177,600 acre-ft
Max Storage177,600 acre-ft
Surface Area6,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District

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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.

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