Tygart Dam
West Virginia — Taylor County — TYGART RIVER
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| River | TYGART RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.31323, -80.03366 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 234 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,921 ft |
| NID Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,740 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Other Name | Tygart Lake |
Location Map
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.