R.D. Bailey Dam
West Virginia — Mingo County — GUYANDOT RIVER
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| River | GUYANDOT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.59973, -81.82303 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 310 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,397 ft |
| NID Storage | 203,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 21, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | R.D. Bailey 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.