Wabash Structure No. 1 Dam
Wabash Structure No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Darke County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wabash Structure No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Wabash Structure No. 1 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wabash River Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Wabash River near Fort Recovery.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 728 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 11/07/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Nearest City | Fort Recovery |
| River/Stream | Wabash River |
| Coordinates | 40.31583, -84.63472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 728 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,723 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Wabash River Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00709 |
| Federal ID | OH00709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |