Sand Run Lake
Sand Run Lake is an earth dam located in Tucker County, West Virginia, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sand Run Lake
The primary purpose of Sand Run Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Timberline Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tri-blackwater River near Davis.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and creates a reservoir covering 19 acres. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2025.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Nearest City | Davis |
| River/Stream | Tri-blackwater River |
| Coordinates | 39.07056, -79.38472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TIMBERLINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV09308 |
| Federal ID | WV09308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |