Snortin Ridge Farm Lake Dam
Snortin Ridge Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snortin Ridge Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Snortin Ridge Farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Snortin Ridge Development Corp. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Clear Creek near Rockbridge.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 657 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 04/28/2022.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Rockbridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.57167, -82.63028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,853 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Snortin Ridge Development Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00857 |
| Federal ID | OH00857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |