Bar-E Club Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO WABASH RIVER· Darke, Ohio· Built 1955· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bar-E Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage198 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge49 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDOH00258

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 17, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Baltes Family Farms, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bar-E Club Lake Dam?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bar-E Club Lake Dam?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam is owned by Baltes Family Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bar-E Club Lake Dam built?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bar-E Club Lake Dam?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bar-E Club Lake Dam?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bar-E Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Bar-E Club Lake Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.