Sproat Lake Dam
Sproat Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Vinton County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sproat Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sproat Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scout Camp Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Fork Salt Creek near Richmond Dale.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Vinton |
| Nearest City | Richmond Dale |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Fork Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20972, -82.73417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 942 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scout Camp LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00071 |
| Federal ID | OH00071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |