Grand Lake St. Marys - West Embankment

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMercer
Nearest CityCELINA
River/StreamBEAVER CREEK
Coordinates40.53500, -84.57333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length9,760 ft
Year Completed1841 (185 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage156,383 acre-ft
Max Storage156,383 acre-ft
Normal Storage62,914 acre-ft
Surface Area13,981 acres
Drainage Area110 sq mi
Max Discharge18,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00580
Federal IDOH00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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