Dow Lake Dam

Ohio — Athens County — STROUDS RUN

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
RiverSTROUDS RUN
Coordinates39.33667, -82.01833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length775 ft
NID Storage7,018 acre-ft
Max Storage7,018 acre-ft
Surface Area161 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
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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