Whispering Hills Recreation Lake Dam

Ohio — Holmes County — TRIBUTARY TO LAKE FORK

Location

StateOhio
CountyHolmes
RiverTRIBUTARY TO LAKE FORK
Coordinates40.64222, -82.06417

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMurray Family Ltd., Partnership

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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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