Swing Bridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Allen County, Ohio, built in 1967. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 1,340 ft long. 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 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 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Pandora |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Riley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.90556, -83.90889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bluffton University |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00529 |
| Federal ID | OH00529 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |