Ritz Lake Dam

Ohio — Guernsey County — TRIBUTARY TO WILLS CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyGuernsey
RiverTRIBUTARY TO WILLS CREEK
Coordinates40.09833, -81.59917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKevin Ritz

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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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