Darty Stowe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Noble County, Ohio, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 83% 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 Darty Stowe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Darty Stowe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Skyline Resort (private). It impounds the Tributary to Opossum Run near Walhonding.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Noble |
| Nearest City | Walhonding |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Opossum Run |
| Coordinates | 39.90556, -81.42917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,146 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Skyline Resort |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02227 |
| Federal ID | OH02227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |