Boka Woods Lake No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 352 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Boka Woods Lake No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Boka Woods Lake No. 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marcia Kiger (private). It impounds the Tributary to Hocking River near Rustic Ridge Home Park.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Rustic Ridge Home Park |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Hocking River |
| Coordinates | 39.65917, -82.59222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marcia Kiger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00975 |
| Federal ID | OH00975 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |