Christian Union Church Lake Dam
Christian Union Church Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ross County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Christian Union Church Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Christian Union Church Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Churches Of Christ In Christian Union (private). It impounds the Tributary To Morgan Fork near Morgantown.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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 11/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Nearest City | Morgantown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Morgan Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.19583, -83.15222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 832 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Churches of Christ in Christian Union |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00027 |
| Federal ID | OH00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |