Clouse Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityCARTHON
River/StreamCENTER BRANCH RUSH CREEK
Coordinates39.76500, -82.30333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage948 acre-ft
Max Storage948 acre-ft
Normal Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge10,827 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00499
Federal IDOH00499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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