Forked Run Lake Dam

Meigs County, Ohio (near LONG BOTTOM)

River/Stream: FORKED RUN

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
56 ft
Dam Length
660 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,785 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
11,811 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-05-25

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
OH00440
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
39.09167, -81.76778
Age
74 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.