Rainbow Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
Nearest CityCHESTER
River/StreamPRATTS FORK
Coordinates39.22500, -82.07667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length342 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage312 acre-ft
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,008 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRainbow Lake of Athens County, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00705
Federal IDOH00705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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