Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morrow County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 385 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 Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dogwood Valley Camp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Great Escapes Columbus, LLC (private). It impounds the Tributary to Whetstone Creek near Mt. Gilead.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morrow |
| Nearest City | Mt. Gilead |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Whetstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.58250, -82.81333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Great Escapes Columbus, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00994 |
| Federal ID | OH00994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |