Roosevelt Lake Dam
Roosevelt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Scioto County, Ohio, built in 1934. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Roosevelt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roosevelt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Parks & Watercraft (state). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Friendship.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 533 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/17/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Nearest City | Friendship |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.72583, -83.17333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 533 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00286 |
| Federal ID | OH00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |