Winchester Lake Dam

Ohio — Adams County — TURKEY RUN

Location

StateOhio
CountyAdams
RiverTURKEY RUN
Coordinates38.94667, -83.66750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage171 acre-ft
Max Storage171 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Winchester

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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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