Wheeling Creek No.23 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wheeling Creek No.25 Kaliya Ghat Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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.
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Summary
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.
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 |
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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.
Wheeling Creek No.23
Dunkard Fork Near Majorsville