Winchester Lake Dam
Winchester Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Ohio, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Winchester Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Winchester Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Winchester (local government). It impounds the Turkey Run near Lawshe.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Lawshe |
| River/Stream | Turkey Run |
| Coordinates | 38.94667, -83.66750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,689 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Winchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00257 |
| Federal ID | OH00257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |