Dow Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
Nearest CityGUYSVILLE
River/StreamSTROUDS RUN
Coordinates39.33667, -82.01833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length775 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,018 acre-ft
Max Storage7,018 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,126 acre-ft
Surface Area161 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,517 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00086
Federal IDOH00086
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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