Oxbow Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyDefiance
Nearest CityBRUNERSBURG
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO MUD CREEK - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates41.34389, -84.44167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length370 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage257 acre-ft
Max Storage257 acre-ft
Normal Storage161 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge74 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00640
Federal IDOH00640
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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