Parec Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Ohio, built in 1991. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 456 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 Parec Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parec Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Piketon Agricultural Research & (state). It impounds the Tributary to Big Beaver Creek near Portsmouth.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 456 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Portsmouth |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Big Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.04889, -82.98750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 456 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 264 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Piketon Agricultural Research & |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02804 |
| Federal ID | OH02804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |