Lake Royal Dam is an earth dam located in Ross County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 275 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Lake Royal Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Royal Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tommy Shoemaker Et Al. (private). It impounds the Paint Creek - Offstream near Chillicothe.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Ross |
| Nearest City | Chillicothe |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.31083, -83.12333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 423 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tommy Shoemaker Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02362 |
| Federal ID | OH02362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |