Lake Sam Hill

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPocahontas
Nearest CityDILLY'S MILL
River/StreamTHORNY CREEK
Coordinates38.26444, -79.95722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBUCKSKIN BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07504
Federal IDWV07504
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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