Schafer Lake Dam
Schafer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Noble County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schafer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schafer Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joann Steed Et Al (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Fork Duck Creek near Ashton.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 05/14/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Nearest City | Ashton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Fork Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.73500, -81.48000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JoAnn Steed et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01032 |
| Federal ID | OH01032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |