Osu Golf Course Lake Dam
Osu Golf Course Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Ohio, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Osu Golf Course Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Osu Golf Course 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 The Ohio State University (state). It impounds the Turkey Run near Upper Arlington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Upper Arlington |
| River/Stream | Turkey Run |
| Coordinates | 40.03472, -83.05722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,501 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Ohio State University |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00742 |
| Federal ID | OH00742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |