Lake `c' Dam
Lake `c' Dam is an earth dam located in Williams County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake `c' Dam
The primary purpose of Lake `c' Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erie Shores Council, Bsa (private). It impounds the Tributary To West Branch St. Joseph River near Montpelier.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest City | Montpelier |
| River/Stream | Tributary To West Branch St. Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.69778, -84.68889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Erie Shores Council, BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00384 |
| Federal ID | OH00384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |