Porter Lake Dam
Porter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Ohio, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Porter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Porter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr. Josh Ervin (private). It impounds the Tributary To Yellowbush Creek near Dorcas.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Nearest City | Dorcas |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Yellowbush Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.98778, -81.87083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 193 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr. Josh Ervin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00201 |
| Federal ID | OH00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |