Located in Marshall County, West Virginia, Wheeling Creek No.23, also known as Turkey Run Lake, is a key flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1978.
This earth dam stands at a height of 89.7 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 2391 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 193.4 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 632.2 feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres, serving the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DWWM), Wheeling Creek No.23 has a high hazard potential and is currently assessed as being in fair condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with inspections conducted every two years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite moderate risk factors, the dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to preserve its effectiveness for years to come.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
632.2 |
Dam Height |
89.7 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
90 |
Drainage Area |
8 |
Nid Storage |
2391 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
90 |
Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove
|
653cfs |
Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh
|
118cfs |
Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh
|
133cfs |
Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills
|
202cfs |
South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson
|
196cfs |
Ohio River Above Sardis
|
124000cfs |