Strahler's Lake Dam
Strahler's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Strahler's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Strahler's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeremy A. Strahler (private). It impounds the Tributary To Rainbow Creek near Unionville.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Unionville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Rainbow Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.51333, -81.57972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeremy A. Strahler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00087 |
| Federal ID | OH00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |