Leatherwood Lake Dam
Leatherwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Leatherwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Leatherwood 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 - 9713-002 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Seneca Fork Willis Creek near Buffalo.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Buffalo |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Seneca Fork Willis Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.92056, -81.47111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 384 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 9713-002 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00042 |
| Federal ID | OH00042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |