About this property
Tygart Dam — also known as Tygart River Dam — is a gravity dam built (1934-38) and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. The dam regulates the waters of the Tygart Valley River. Its storage reservoir is known as Tygart Lake. Most of the lakeshore is occupied by Tygart Lake State Park and Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 95000763. It was listed on June 22, 1995.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Tygart River Reservoir Dam listed on the National Register?
Tygart River Reservoir Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Tygart River Reservoir Dam?
Tygart River Reservoir Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tygart River Reservoir Dam?
The period of significance for Tygart River Reservoir Dam is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Tygart River Reservoir Dam?
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