Jackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jackson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jackson Lake Llc (private). It impounds the Big Run near Limerick.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 667 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 551 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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 11/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Limerick |
| River/Stream | Big Run |
| Coordinates | 39.10167, -82.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 667 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 791 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jackson Lake LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00511 |
| Federal ID | OH00511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |