Jefferson Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityHAMMONDSVILLE
River/StreamTOWN FORK
Coordinates40.46083, -80.79417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length236 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage321 acre-ft
Max Storage321 acre-ft
Normal Storage189 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,480 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00497
Federal IDOH00497
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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