Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam
Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Murray Family Ltd., Partnership (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lake Fork near Big Prairie.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Big Prairie |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lake Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.64222, -82.06417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 139 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Murray Family Ltd., Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01792 |
| Federal ID | OH01792 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |