Lake Lorelei Dam
Lake Lorelei Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lorelei Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lorelei Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Lorelei P.o.a., Inc. (private). It impounds the Glady Run near Blowville.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,072 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 155 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Blowville |
| River/Stream | Glady Run |
| Coordinates | 39.17500, -83.97500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,072 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,679 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,893 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Lorelei P.O.A., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00168 |
| Federal ID | OH00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |