Baker Lake Dam
Baker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Baker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Baker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carl Baker (private). It impounds the Tributary To Clear Fork near Sycamore Valley.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 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 06/04/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Sycamore Valley |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Clear Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.74889, -81.29250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carl Baker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02112 |
| Federal ID | OH02112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |