Fawn Lake Dam
Fawn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Ohio, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fawn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fawn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0241-017 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mill Creek near Lockington.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Lockington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26417, -84.21250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 333 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0241-017 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02398 |
| Federal ID | OH02398 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |