Adams Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAdams
Nearest CityDUNKINSVILLE
River/StreamLICK FORK
Coordinates38.81389, -83.52028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage809 acre-ft
Max Storage809 acre-ft
Normal Storage227 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge18,571 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00259
Federal IDOH00259
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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