Ward Impoundment (upper) Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha |
| Nearest City | SO. CHARLESTON |
| River/Stream | WARD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.35194, -81.69944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 266 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION-SC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |