Winchester Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyAdams
Nearest CityLAWSHE
River/StreamTURKEY RUN
Coordinates38.94667, -83.66750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage171 acre-ft
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,689 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Winchester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00257
Federal IDOH00257
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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