Walker Creek #1
West Virginia — Wood County — WALKER CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| River | WALKER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.23944, -81.31361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| NID Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | WOOD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Other Name | Mountwood Park Lake |
Location Map
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.