Karr Lake Dam
Karr Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Ohio, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Karr Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Karr Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Diana Karr (private). It impounds the Tributary To Shade River near Ravenswood Wv.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 05/25/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Nearest City | Ravenswood Wv |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Shade River |
| Coordinates | 39.05778, -81.95389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Diana Karr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00923 |
| Federal ID | OH00923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |