Jefferson Sportsman's Lake No. 1 Dam
Jefferson Sportsman's Lake No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jefferson Sportsman's Lake No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Jefferson Sportsman's Lake No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jefferson County Sportsman's Assoc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mcintyre Creek near Weems.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 356 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 05/22/2024.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Weems |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mcintyre Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.32556, -80.79556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,085 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jefferson County Sportsman's Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00120 |
| Federal ID | OH00120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |