Knox Lake Dam

Knox County, Ohio (near FREDERICKTOWN)

River/Stream: EAST BRANCH OF NORTH BRANCH KOKOSING RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
465 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,980 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
29,831 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-11-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00638
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.49639, -82.52667
Age
72 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.