Mcclintic #23 Dam
Mcclintic #23 Dam is an earth dam located in Mason County, West Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcclintic #23 Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclintic #23 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wvdnr, Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Oldtown Creek near Point Pleasant.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 217 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | Point Pleasant |
| River/Stream | Oldtown Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.89861, -82.09722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV05311 |
| Federal ID | WV05311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |