Carman Lake Dam
Carman Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carman Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carman Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marilyn Carman Fouss (private). It impounds the Tributary To Muskingum River near Coal Run.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Coal Run |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Muskingum River |
| Coordinates | 39.55722, -81.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marilyn Carman Fouss |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02613 |
| Federal ID | OH02613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |