Lawco Lake Dam
Lawco Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Ohio, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lawco Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lawco Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lawrence Co. Fish & Game Prot. Assn. (private). It impounds the Darby Creek near Lawco.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Lawco |
| River/Stream | Darby Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.64639, -82.68778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 904 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lawrence Co. Fish & Game Prot. Assn. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00148 |
| Federal ID | OH00148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |