Ockenga Lake Dam
Ockenga Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Huron County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ockenga Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ockenga 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 And Mary Jo Ockenga (private). It impounds the Tributary To Vermilion River near Wakeman.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Huron |
| Nearest City | Wakeman |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Vermilion River |
| Coordinates | 41.23833, -82.37667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David and Mary Jo Ockenga |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01019 |
| Federal ID | OH01019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |