Tecumseh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 455 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 Tecumseh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tecumseh Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village of Shawnee (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Shawnee Creek near Shawnee.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Shawnee |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Shawnee Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.59944, -82.21167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 526 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Shawnee |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02257 |
| Federal ID | OH02257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |