Swing Bridge Lake Dam

Ohio — Allen County — TRIBUTARY TO RILEY CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyAllen
RiverTRIBUTARY TO RILEY CREEK
Coordinates40.90556, -83.90889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,340 ft
NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 8, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBluffton University

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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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