Wilderness Water Park Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Floyd Dam Buffalo Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
The Wilderness Water Park Dam in Harrison, West Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam situated on Sycamore Creek.
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Summary
Designed for recreational purposes, this 15-foot high structure offers a surface area of 10 acres for visitors to enjoy water activities. Despite its modest size, the dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety standards are maintained.
With a high hazard potential, the Wilderness Water Park Dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in November 2001, with no recent updates on its emergency action plan or risk management measures. While the dam serves as a popular spot for recreation, there is limited information available on its construction date, storage capacity, or spillway type. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find this structure intriguing for its unique design and regulatory oversight in a secluded area of West Virginia.
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
SYCAMORE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wilderness Water Park Dam