Forty Acre Pond Dam

Ohio — Auglaize County — MIAMI & ERIE CANAL

Location

StateOhio
CountyAuglaize
RiverMIAMI & ERIE CANAL
Coordinates40.58278, -84.39000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length11,100 ft
NID Storage492 acre-ft
Max Storage492 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1840
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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