Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO POWELL CREEK· Defiance, Ohio· Built 1969· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH)
Dam Length1,148 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge367 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDOH00389

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: May 11, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Black Swamp Area Council

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam is owned by Black Swamp Area Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam built?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam last inspected?

Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2022. 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.