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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyTucker
Nearest CityDavis
River/StreamTri-blackwater River
Coordinates39.07056, -79.38472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area19 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTIMBERLINE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDWV09308
Federal IDWV09308
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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