Oberlin-ford
Oberlin-ford is an earth dam located in Steuben County, Indiana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Oberlin-ford
The primary purpose of Oberlin-ford is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Duane And Dean Ford Oberlin (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 743 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Steuben |
| Coordinates | 41.58010, -84.90002 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 743 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 743 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 578 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Duane and Dean Ford Oberlin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN03925 |
| Federal ID | IN03925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |