Wheeling Creek No.23

West Virginia — Marshall County — TURKEY RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMarshall
RiverTURKEY RUN
Coordinates39.96778, -80.58389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length632 ft
NID Storage2,391 acre-ft
Max Storage2,391 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWHEELING CREEK WATERSHED COMMISSION
Other NameTurkey Run 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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