Pike Island Locks and Dam

West Virginia — Ohio County — OHIO RIVER

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyOhio
RiverOHIO RIVER
Coordinates40.15020, -80.70264

Physical Characteristics

NID Height64 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage89,300 acre-ft
Max Storage89,300 acre-ft
Surface Area5,140 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NamePike Island Pool

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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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