Fish Lake Dam
Fish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fish Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Russell Campbell (private). It impounds the Tributary To Turkey Creek near Otway.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Otway |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88750, -83.37833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Russell Campbell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01121 |
| Federal ID | OH01121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |