Bear Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Defiance County, Ohio. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 315 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bear Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Glen Bear (private). It impounds the Tributary to Maumee River near The Bend.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance |
| Nearest City | The Bend |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Maumee River |
| Coordinates | 41.26611, -84.53611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Glen Bear |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01500 |
| Federal ID | OH01500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |