Berkshire Lake Dam
Berkshire Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Berkshire Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Berkshire Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Berkshire Campground Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Walnut Creek near Galena.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 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 12/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Galena |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.23056, -82.89833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Berkshire Campground LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00750 |
| Federal ID | OH00750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |