Indian Lakes Rec. Area Lower Lake Dam

Guernsey County, Ohio (near BYESVILLE)

River/Stream: TRIBUTARY TO WILLS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
405 ft
Reservoir Storage
133 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,140 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-11-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00051
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
39.94667, -81.57111
Age
64 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.