Boy Scout Dam
Boy Scout Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Ohio, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boy Scout Dam
The primary purpose of Boy Scout Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Buckeye Council No. 436, Bsa (private). It impounds the Tributary To Still Fork near Norristown.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 740 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2025.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Norristown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Still Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.67333, -80.95083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buckeye Council No. 436, BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01302 |
| Federal ID | OH01302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |