Ellis Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyWyandot
Nearest CitySMITHVILLE
River/StreamCRANBERRY RUN AND PORCUPINE CREEK
Coordinates40.88583, -83.23056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage565 acre-ft
Max Storage565 acre-ft
Normal Storage233 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge1,770 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEllis Lake Recreation Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00734
Federal IDOH00734
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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