Mcclure Lake Dam
Mcclure Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mcclure Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclure Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Decarol & Jan Williamson (private). It impounds the Tributary To Aaron Creek near Aid.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 252 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 04/29/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Aid |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Aaron Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.64833, -82.54500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 541 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DeCarol & Jan Williamson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00961 |
| Federal ID | OH00961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |