Lakeview Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Lakeview Dam, also known as Hash's Fishing Lake, is a private dam located in Martha, Cabell County, West Virginia.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this earthen dam stands at a height of 34.5 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR Tom Creek, with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a surface area of 2.4 acres.

Despite being privately owned, Lakeview Dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities. The dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in July 2013. With a maximum discharge capacity of 978 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region while offering recreational opportunities for visitors.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Lakeview Dam a fascinating structure that not only contributes to flood control and water storage but also provides a serene setting for fishing and other leisure activities. Its location in the Huntington District and proximity to the TR Tom Creek make it a key feature in the local landscape, demonstrating the intersection of human engineering with natural water systems in West Virginia. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam continues to be well-maintained and serves as a valuable asset for both the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

265

Dam Height

34.5

River Or Stream

TR TOM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.4

Hydraulic Height

26.5

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

53

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

35
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.