Horse Creek Dam #1
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | SIMON |
| River/Stream | GUYANDOTTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.57472, -81.71000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |