Laurel Creek Lake No.1
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mingo |
| Nearest City | CANTERBURY |
| River/Stream | LAUREL FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.84194, -82.21861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |