Mill Creek No.5
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Ripley |
| River/Stream | BIG RUN |
| Coordinates | 38.82667, -81.58250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 937 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,084 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |