Porter Lake Dam
Ohio — Meigs County — TRIBUTARY TO YELLOWBUSH CREEK
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| River | TRIBUTARY TO YELLOWBUSH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.98778, -81.87083 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 25, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Dr. Josh Ervin |
Location Map
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.