List of dam removals in West Virginia

This is a list of dams in West Virginia that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.

Completed removals

Dam[1] Height Year removed Location Watercourse Watershed Notes
Appalachian Lake Dam 15 ft (4.6 m) 2019 Preston County
39°42′48″N 79°29′48″W / 39.7133°N 79.4967°W / 39.7133; -79.4967 (Appalachian Lake Dam) 		Fike Run Cheat River [2] National Inventory of Dams ID WV07729.
Brumfield Dam (Tyler Farm Pond Dam) 2019 Salt Rock
38°19′52″N 82°11′20″W / 38.3311°N 82.1889°W / 38.3311; -82.1889 (Brumfield Dam (Tyler Farm Pond Dam)) 		Tributary to Tyler Creek Guyandotte River Agricultural dam.
Highland Dam 13.5 ft (4.1 m) 2016 Harrison County
39°13′16″N 80°22′37″W / 39.221°N 80.377°W / 39.221; -80.377 (Highland Dam) 		West Fork River West Fork River Water supply dams owned by the Clarskburg Water Board.
Two Lick Dam 10.5 ft (3.2 m) 2016 Harrison County
39°14′20″N 80°21′29″W / 39.239°N 80.358°W / 39.239; -80.358 (Two Lick Dam)
West Milford Dam 8 ft (2.4 m) 2016 West Milford
39°11′53″N 80°24′22″W / 39.198°N 80.406°W / 39.198; -80.406 (West Milford Dam)
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See also

References

  1. ^ "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Appalachian Lake Dam Removal Project". Morgantown Utility Board. Retrieved 9 October 2023.