Luburgh Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Luburgh Lake Dam, located in Guernsey County, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1963 by the C.M.


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Summary

Luburgh Construction Company. Situated in Cambridge, Ohio, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene 56.9-acre lake for visitors to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 51 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,646 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 1,003 acre-feet.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Luburgh Lake Dam has a high hazard potential but was listed as in satisfactory condition during its last assessment in 2017. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 5,500 cubic feet per second for flood control purposes. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational offerings, Luburgh Lake Dam is a valuable water resource for both locals and visitors to enjoy in the heart of Ohio's countryside.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

860

Dam Height

51

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO CROOKED CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

56.9

Drainage Area

1.19

Nid Storage

1646

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

51
       
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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.