Forest Hill Lake Camping Dam
Forest Hill Lake Camping Dam is an earth dam located in Coshocton County, Ohio, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Forest Hill Lake Camping Dam
The primary purpose of Forest Hill Lake Camping Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forest Hill Lake Camping Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Tuscarawas River near Canal Lewisville.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/08/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Coshocton |
| Nearest City | Canal Lewisville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Tuscarawas River |
| Coordinates | 40.32194, -81.78167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 217 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Forest Hill Lake Camping LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01454 |
| Federal ID | OH01454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |