Tygart Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Nearest City | GRAFTON |
| River/Stream | TYGART RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.31323, -80.03366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 234 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,921 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,740 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,184 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 316,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |