Stroman Lake Dam
Stroman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Champaign County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stroman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stroman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jacob & Terrie Conley (private). It impounds the Tributary To Nettle Creek near Tremont City.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 448 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Champaign |
| Nearest City | Tremont City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Nettle Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15194, -83.90194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,238 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jacob & Terrie Conley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00077 |
| Federal ID | OH00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |