Lake Forest Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyLawrence
Nearest CityGETAWAY
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO SYMMES CREEK
Coordinates38.54306, -82.45694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage338 acre-ft
Max Storage338 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,738 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Forest Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00144
Federal IDOH00144
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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