Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BIG BEAVER CREEK· Gallia, Ohio· Built 1962· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH)
Dam Length290 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge506 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDOH00281

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: Yes
Last Inspection: April 29, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Friends of Camp Asbury

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam?

Camp Francis Asbury 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 Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam?

Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam is owned by Friends of Camp Asbury (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam built?

Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam?

Camp Francis Asbury 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 Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam?

Camp Francis Asbury 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 Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam last inspected?

Camp Francis Asbury Lake Dam was last inspected on April 29, 2021. 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.