Fish Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO TURKEY CREEK· Adams, Ohio· Built 1971· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge259 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDOH01121

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: June 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Russell Campbell

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Dam?

Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?

Fish Lake Dam is owned by Russell Campbell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fish Lake Dam built?

Fish Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Fish Lake Dam?

Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?

Fish Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Fish Lake Dam last inspected?

Fish Lake Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2018. 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.