Schenk Lake

West Virginia — Ohio County — WADDLES RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyOhio
RiverWADDLES RUN
Coordinates40.09806, -80.66389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage29 acre-ft
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWHEELING PARK COMMISSION
Other NameOglebay Park and Arboretum Lake

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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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