Shegog Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 425 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Shegog Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shegog Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George W. Shegog, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tributary to Crooked Creek near Fairdale.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Fairdale |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.01000, -81.69611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 211 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George W. Shegog, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01678 |
| Federal ID | OH01678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |