Smith-lin Lake Dam
Smith-lin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Ohio, built in 1933. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Smith-lin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith-lin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Multiple Owners - 0026-001 (private). It impounds the Tributary To Big Walnut Creek near Pinhook.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2016.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Pinhook |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Big Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09167, -82.87083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 393 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Multiple Owners - 0026-001 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00735 |
| Federal ID | OH00735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |