Mount Gilead Lower Lake Dam

Ohio — Morrow County — SAMS CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorrow
RiverSAMS CREEK
Coordinates40.54917, -82.81722

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length735 ft
NID Storage298 acre-ft
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2018
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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