Winchester Lake Dam

Adams County, Ohio (near LAWSHE)

River/Stream: TURKEY RUN

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
370 ft
Reservoir Storage
171 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,689 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-06-28

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
OH00257
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
38.94667, -83.66750
Age
73 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.