Forked Run Lake Dam

Ohio — Meigs County — FORKED RUN

Location

StateOhio
CountyMeigs
RiverFORKED RUN
Coordinates39.09167, -81.76778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage2,785 acre-ft
Max Storage2,785 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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