Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyHolmes
Nearest CityBIG PRAIRIE
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO LAKE FORK
Coordinates40.64222, -82.06417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge139 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMurray Family Ltd., Partnership
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH01792
Federal IDOH01792
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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