Bailey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Bailey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bailey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Bailey (private). It impounds the Tributary to Indian Creek near Blue Sky Park.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Blue Sky Park |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.16667, -83.92583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,037 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jack Bailey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00171 |
| Federal ID | OH00171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |