Ward Impoundment (lower) Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Nearest CitySOUTH CHARLESTON
River/StreamKANAWHA RIVER
Coordinates38.35500, -81.70056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height152 ft
Dam Height152 ft
Dam Length770 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,050 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area327 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerUNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03931
Federal IDWV03931
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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