Donley Lake Dam
Donley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Donley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Donley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 9725-007 (private). It impounds the Tributary To George Creek near Groveport.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 11/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Groveport |
| River/Stream | Tributary To George Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.92306, -82.74472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 9725-007 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00685 |
| Federal ID | OH00685 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |