Lake Austin Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityHAMMONDSVILLE
River/StreamTOWN FORK
Coordinates40.48611, -80.73889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,748 acre-ft
Max Storage1,748 acre-ft
Normal Storage846 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge2,216 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAustin Lakes, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00707
Federal IDOH00707
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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