Willow Island Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPleasants
Nearest CityWAVERLY
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates39.35926, -81.31931

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height111 ft
Dam Length1,475 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177,600 acre-ft
Max Storage177,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage177,600 acre-ft
Surface Area6,400 acres
Drainage Area26,900 sq mi
Max Discharge46,800 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDWV07301
Federal IDWV07301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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