Lake Wapusun Dam
Lake Wapusun Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Ohio, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Wapusun Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Wapusun Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0520-002 (private). It impounds the Lake Fork Of The Mohican River near Lakeland Beach.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Lakeland Beach |
| River/Stream | Lake Fork Of The Mohican River |
| Coordinates | 40.71417, -82.11333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 699 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0520-002 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00039 |
| Federal ID | OH00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |