Grand Lake St. Marys - East Embankment

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAuglaize
Nearest CityST. MARYS
River/StreamOUTLET TO MIAMI AND ERIE CANAL FEEDER
Coordinates40.52139, -84.42167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length10,000 ft
Year Completed1841 (185 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62,194 acre-ft
Normal Storage62,194 acre-ft
Surface Area13,981 acres
Drainage Area110 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDOH00581
Federal IDOH00581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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