Will-O-Bob Lake Dam, located in Butler, Ohio, was completed in 1968 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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The dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a height of 29 feet and a length of 400 feet. It impounds the tributary Dry Run and has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, with a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 0.05 square miles.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment. Its spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 15 feet, and it has an uncontrolled outlet gate. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not had an emergency action plan prepared or updated, and there are no inundation maps available.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Will-O-Bob Lake Dam an interesting site for its recreational value and unique design features. While it may not be a heavily regulated structure, its risk assessment rating and lack of emergency preparedness highlight the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring for dams of all sizes.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB DRY RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |