White Turkey Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

White Turkey Lake Dam, located in Ross County, Ohio, is a privately owned structure dating back to 1968 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 41.6 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 183.5 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam was assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of October 2017, with regular inspections conducted every five years to ensure its safety.

The dam, also known as Mead Foremens Club Pond, sits on a tributary to Crooked Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio. With a surface area of 10.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.23 square miles, White Turkey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Although the dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, it has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.

Overall, White Turkey Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the Alma area, offering a peaceful retreat for fishing, boating, and other leisure activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure across the country, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like White Turkey Lake Dam are essential to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who rely on these valuable assets. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of satisfactory condition assessments, the dam remains a key feature of the local landscape while highlighting the ongoing need for effective risk management strategies in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

565

Dam Height

41.6

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.8

Drainage Area

0.23

Nid Storage

183.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

42
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.