Rod Lake Dam
Rod Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Ohio, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rod Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rod Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Ramana Murty (private). It impounds the Mathews Run near Pravo.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/22/2024.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Pravo |
| River/Stream | Mathews Run |
| Coordinates | 40.53750, -80.84111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr. Ramana Murty |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00117 |
| Federal ID | OH00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |