Big Bear Lake Dam
Ohio — Scioto County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.92278, -83.04889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 926 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 926 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | James Robin Waddell;M., B., J., McFarland |
Location Map
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.