Dow Lake Dam

Ohio — Athens County

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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