Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1951. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. George Gardinsky (private). It impounds the Tributary To Crooked Creek near Cambridge.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Cambridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.98667, -81.63694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr. George Gardinsky |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00052 |
| Federal ID | OH00052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |