Roberts Lake Dam
Roberts Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Roberts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roberts Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dwayne A. Wilson (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lytle Creek near Ogden.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Ogden |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lytle Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.44667, -83.86028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dwayne A. Wilson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01409 |
| Federal ID | OH01409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |