Scio Pottery Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO CONOTTON CREEK· Harrison, Ohio· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Scio Pottery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge203 cfs
NID IDOH00142

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: July 28, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Scio Vet's Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scio Pottery Lake Dam?

Scio Pottery 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 Scio Pottery Lake Dam?

Scio Pottery Lake Dam is owned by Scio Vet's Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Scio Pottery Lake Dam?

Scio Pottery 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 Scio Pottery Lake Dam?

Scio Pottery Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Scio Pottery Lake Dam last inspected?

Scio Pottery Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2020. 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.