Lake Hope Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyVinton
Nearest CityHOPE
River/StreamSANDY RUN
Coordinates39.32000, -82.35639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,461 acre-ft
Max Storage2,461 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,040 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge21,747 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00072
Federal IDOH00072
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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