Wheeling Creek No.25 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Wheeling Creek No.25, also known as Wolf Run Lake, is a flood risk reduction dam located in Marshall County, West Virginia.


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Summary

Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 85 feet and has a storage capacity of 4670 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Wolf Run stream, with a drainage area of 15.4 square miles and a normal storage level of 195 acre-feet.

With a spillway type of uncontrolled and a hazard potential rated as high, Wheeling Creek No.25 is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency DWWM to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The condition of the dam is assessed as fair, with the last inspection taking place in April 2017. Despite the moderate risk assessment of 3 out of 5, the dam's emergency action plan was last updated in October 2015, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness measures to mitigate potential risks.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wheeling Creek No.25 represents a vital infrastructure for flood protection in the region. As a key component of the local government's flood risk reduction strategy, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential inundation events. With its significant storage capacity and strategic location along Wolf Run, Wheeling Creek No.25 remains a critical asset for water management and disaster resilience efforts in Marshall County, West Virginia.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

85

River Or Stream

WOLF RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

81

Drainage Area

15.4

Nid Storage

4670

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

85
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Wheeling Creek No.25WHEELING CREEK AT ELM GROVE Preview Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove
71.2cfs
71cfs
Wheeling Creek No.25Wheeling Creek below Blaine OH Preview Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh
24.5cfs
25cfs
Wheeling Creek No.25Short Creek near Dillonvale OH Preview Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh
37.0cfs
37cfs
Wheeling Creek No.25Captina Cr. at S.R. 148 at Armstrongs Mills Preview Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills
14.9cfs
15cfs
Wheeling Creek No.25South Fork Tenmile Creek at Jefferson Preview South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson
26.3cfs
26cfs
Wheeling Creek No.25OHIO 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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