Channel Lake Dam
Channel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Channel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Channel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ronald A & Nancy C Channel Trustee Etal (private). It impounds the Trib To Moxahala Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 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 11/16/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| River/Stream | Trib To Moxahala Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.72417, -82.12250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RONALD A & NANCY C CHANNEL TRUSTEE ETAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03229 |
| Federal ID | OH03229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |