Indian Lakes Rec. Area Upper Lake Dam
Indian Lakes Rec. Area Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Lakes Rec. Area Upper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lakes Rec. Area Upper Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barbara Fehrman (private). It impounds the Tributary To Wills Creek near Byesville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 11/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Byesville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wills Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.94750, -81.57722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,759 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barbara Fehrman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00050 |
| Federal ID | OH00050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |