Swing Bridge Lake Dam

Swing Bridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Allen County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Swing Bridge Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Swing Bridge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bluffton University (private). It impounds the Tributary To Riley Creek near Pandora.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2015. That was over 10 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyAllen
Nearest CityPandora
River/StreamTributary To Riley Creek
Coordinates40.90556, -83.90889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,340 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge109 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBluffton University
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/08/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00529
Federal IDOH00529
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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