Ritz Lake Dam
Ritz Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ritz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ritz Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin Ritz (private). It impounds the Tributary To Wills Creek near Wills Creek Lake.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 10/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Wills Creek Lake |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wills Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09833, -81.59917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 629 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kevin Ritz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00045 |
| Federal ID | OH00045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |