Mohawk Lake Dam
Mohawk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Seneca County, Ohio, built in 1913. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mohawk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mohawk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mohawk Country Club (private). It impounds the Van Meter Creek near Tiffin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Nearest City | Tiffin |
| River/Stream | Van Meter Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06417, -83.17194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mohawk Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00468 |
| Federal ID | OH00468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |