Di-or Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Ohio, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 296 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Di-or Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Di-or Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deerland Rv Park LLC (private). It impounds the Tributary to Little Salt Creek near Jackson.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 296 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 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.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Little Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.01722, -82.59333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 296 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deerland Rv Park LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00506 |
| Federal ID | OH00506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |