Switzerland Lake Dam
Switzerland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Belmont County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Switzerland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Switzerland Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Switzerland Of Ohio Country Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Piney Creek near Alledonia.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 697 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 10/05/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Nearest City | Alledonia |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.86500, -81.06722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 697 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 469 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,117 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Switzerland of Ohio Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00295 |
| Federal ID | OH00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |