Larrick Lake Dam
Larrick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Larrick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Larrick Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John F. & Mary J. Larrick (private). It impounds the Tributary To Clear Fork Creek near Cambridge.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Cambridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Clear Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.18250, -81.45556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John F. & Mary J. Larrick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01673 |
| Federal ID | OH01673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |