Van Buren Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyHancock
Nearest CityVAN BUREN
River/StreamROCKY FORD CREEK
Coordinates41.13389, -83.64444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage903 acre-ft
Max Storage903 acre-ft
Normal Storage188 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge9,530 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00450
Federal IDOH00450
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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