Trout Lake dam
Trout Lake
Trout Lake, also known as Lake William, is a local government-owned reservoir located in Cabell County, West Virginia. Managed by the Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM), this recreational lake was completed in 1991 and serves the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for visitors in the area. With a dam height of 32.3 feet and a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, Trout Lake offers a surface area of 15 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Trout Lake is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. With a designated spillway width of 0 feet and a maximum discharge capacity, the lake poses minimal risk to surrounding communities in the event of emergencies. The last inspection conducted in July 2015 confirmed the overall safety and integrity of the dam, ensuring continued enjoyment for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
Trout Lake's serene setting along the TR Guyandotte River makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat amidst the natural beauty of West Virginia. With its well-maintained facilities and commitment to safety standards, this recreational reservoir offers a welcoming environment for visitors to connect with nature and enjoy a variety of water-based activities. As a vital water resource in the region, Trout Lake plays a key role in supporting the local community's recreational and ecological needs while promoting sustainable water management practices for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Trout Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek At Hurricane | 120 cfs | → |
| Symmes Creek At Aid Oh | 1,660 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Ironton | 130,000 cfs | → |
| Coal River At Tornado | 416 cfs | → |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek Near Dunlow | 9 cfs | → |
| Kanawha River At Charleston | 6,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trout Lake.
Boat launches
- Indian Guyan Creek Access
- Symmes Creek Boat Ramp
- Village South Point
- Bartram Branch Boat Ramp
- Mudlick Branch Boat Ramp
- Lick Creek Boat Dock
Track Trout Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Trout Lake
Where does the data for Trout Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Trout Lake.