Kraus Lake Dam

Ohio — Miami County — TRIBUTARY TO GREAT MIAMI RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMiami
RiverTRIBUTARY TO GREAT MIAMI RIVER
Coordinates40.01694, -84.23361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage87 acre-ft
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 4, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKraus Lake Association Inc

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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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