Rhoads Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morgan County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 250 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 Rhoads Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rhoads Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shirley Blosser Estate. It impounds the Tributary to Horse Run near Unionville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Unionville |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Horse Run |
| Coordinates | 39.75639, -81.72250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 42 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shirley Blosser Estate |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02215 |
| Federal ID | OH02215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |