Paul's Lake Dam
Paul's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Darke County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Paul's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paul's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Darke Hunting Properties, Llc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Stillwater River near Clayton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Nearest City | Clayton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Stillwater River |
| Coordinates | 40.16806, -84.44306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 387 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Darke Hunting Properties, LLC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01498 |
| Federal ID | OH01498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |