Tygart Dam

West Virginia — Taylor County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyTaylor
Coordinates39.31323, -80.03366

Physical Characteristics

NID Height234 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,921 ft
NID Storage355,000 acre-ft
Max Storage355,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,740 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh 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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