Mcclintock Lake Dam
Mcclintock Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Allen County, Ohio, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mcclintock Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcclintock Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ohio Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Tributary To Ottawa River near Allentown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 06/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Allentown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Ottawa River |
| Coordinates | 40.72278, -84.15556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 836 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ohio Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01141 |
| Federal ID | OH01141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |