Pine Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ross County, Ohio, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 470 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pine Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division of Parks & Watercraft (state). It impounds the Tributary to Pike Run near Jimtown.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 11/14/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Nearest City | Jimtown |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Pike Run |
| Coordinates | 39.38417, -82.74917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,367 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Odnr, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00026 |
| Federal ID | OH00026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |