Trout Lake is an earth dam located in Cabell County, West Virginia, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 3,390 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Trout Lake
The primary purpose of Trout Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Barboursville (local government). It impounds the Tr Guyandotte Rv near Barboursville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 3,390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 08/31/2024.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Cabell |
| Nearest City | Barboursville |
| River/Stream | Tr Guyandotte Rv |
| Coordinates | 38.38833, -82.29972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Barboursville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV01107 |
| Federal ID | WV01107 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |