Turkey Run Lake

West Virginia — Jackson County — TURKEY RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyJackson
RiverTURKEY RUN
Coordinates38.96611, -81.77333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage340 acre-ft
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2026
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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