Strait's Lake Dam
Strait's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morrow County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Strait's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Strait's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Belford (private). It impounds the Tributary To Sams Creek near Mt. Gilead.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morrow |
| Nearest City | Mt. Gilead |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Sams Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.53556, -82.77750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Belford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00691 |
| Federal ID | OH00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |