Luburgh Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO CROOKED CREEK· Guernsey, Ohio· Built 1963· Earth· 51 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Luburgh Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	51 ft (taller than 92.1% in OH)
Dam Length	860 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.0K acre-ft

Surface Area	57 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	5,500 cfs
Year Completed	1963 (63 years old)
NID ID	OH00053

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: October 21, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

C.M. Luburgh Construction Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Luburgh Lake Dam?

Luburgh Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Luburgh Lake Dam?

Luburgh Lake Dam is owned by C.M. Luburgh Construction Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Luburgh Lake Dam built?

Luburgh Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Luburgh Lake Dam?

Luburgh 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 Luburgh Lake Dam?

Luburgh Lake Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Luburgh Lake Dam last inspected?

Luburgh Lake Dam was last inspected on October 21, 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.