Seleski Lake No. 2 Dam
Seleski Lake No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Seleski Lake No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Seleski Lake No. 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Seleski Family Partnership (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Fork near Hagan Addition.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 11/03/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Hagan Addition |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.24250, -80.93417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Seleski Family Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00130 |
| Federal ID | OH00130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |