The Lake Of Jules Dam
The Lake Of Jules Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About The Lake Of Jules Dam
The primary purpose of The Lake Of Jules Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeff Ulery (private). It impounds the Tributary To Kokosing River near Howard.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 344 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 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 11/12/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Howard |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kokosing River |
| Coordinates | 40.40917, -82.34806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 344 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeff Ulery |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01852 |
| Federal ID | OH01852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |