Cline Lake Dam
Cline Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cline Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cline Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Daniel F Hoy (private). It impounds the Tributary To Kokosing River near Mt. Vernon.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 330 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 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 10/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Nearest City | Mt. Vernon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kokosing River |
| Coordinates | 40.38278, -82.52750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 261 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Daniel F Hoy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01850 |
| Federal ID | OH01850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |