Ellis Lake Dam
Ellis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ellis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ellis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeff And Shelly Higgins (private). It impounds the Tributary To Todd Fork near Clarksville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 530 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 1986, the structure is 40 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Clarksville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Todd Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.44917, -83.88722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeff and Shelly Higgins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01404 |
| Federal ID | OH01404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |