Barhorst Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Ohio, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Barhorst Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Barhorst Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mjb Corporation (private). It impounds the Tributary to Loramie Creek near Newport.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Newport |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Loramie Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.29889, -84.37778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mjb Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00149 |
| Federal ID | OH00149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |