Porter Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyMeigs
Nearest CityDORCAS
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO YELLOWBUSH CREEK
Coordinates38.98778, -81.87083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length262 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge193 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDr. Josh Ervin
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00201
Federal IDOH00201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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