Enlow Fork (Pa-648) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Enlow Fork (Pa-648) is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in West Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.


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Summary

Built in 1987 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 76 feet and spans 900 feet across Enlow Fork Wheeling Creek. With a storage capacity of 9850 acre-feet, it serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding, making it a crucial asset for the local community.

Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Enlow Fork (Pa-648) is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential. This highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any risks associated with its operation. Additionally, the structure meets state regulatory standards and is subject to periodic inspections to uphold its functionality in safeguarding the region from flood events.

Enlow Fork (Pa-648) not only serves as a key flood risk reduction measure but also reflects collaborative efforts between local government agencies and the USDA NRCS in enhancing water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water infrastructure, the significance of structures like Enlow Fork in ensuring community resilience and safety cannot be overstated. This dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive measures in addressing water-related hazards and protecting communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

76

River Or Stream

ENLOW FORK WHEELING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

48

Nid Storage

9850

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

76
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Enlow Fork (Pa-648)WHEELING CREEK AT ELM GROVE Preview Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove
71.2cfs
71cfs
Enlow Fork (Pa-648)Wheeling Creek below Blaine OH Preview Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh
24.5cfs
25cfs
Enlow Fork (Pa-648)Short Creek near Dillonvale OH Preview Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh
37.0cfs
37cfs
Enlow Fork (Pa-648)South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson Preview South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson
26.3cfs
26cfs
Enlow Fork (Pa-648)Captina Cr. at S.R. 148 at Armstrongs Mills Preview Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills
14.9cfs
15cfs
Enlow Fork (Pa-648)OHIO RIVER ABOVE SARDIS Preview Ohio River Above Sardis
20500.0cfs
20500cfs

Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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