Monroe Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Monroe Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 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 | 58 ft (taller than 95.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 499 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,243 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00441 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Monroe Lake Dam?
Monroe 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 Monroe Lake Dam?
Monroe Lake Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Monroe Lake Dam built?
Monroe Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Monroe Lake Dam?
Monroe 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 Monroe Lake Dam?
Monroe Lake Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Monroe Lake Dam last inspected?
Monroe Lake Dam was last inspected on November 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.