Lake Sam Hill
West Virginia — Pocahontas County — THORNY CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| River | THORNY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.26444, -79.95722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BUCKSKIN BOY SCOUT COUNCIL |
| Other Name | Dilly's Mill Camp Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.