Salt Fork Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jack Towne Dam Ritz Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Salt Fork Lake Dam, located in Kimbolton, Ohio, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1968 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, designed by Burgess and Niple, LTD., stands at a height of 61 feet and spans 1500 feet across. It impounds Salt Fork Creek, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 152,900 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 41,100 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 3010 acres and has a drainage area of 160 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in November 2017. It is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio is the state regulatory agency overseeing the dam's permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in April 2019, and while there are no associated inundation maps or risk assessments available, the dam continues to serve as a vital water resource and recreational area for the community.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
61 |
River Or Stream |
SALT FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3010 |
Drainage Area |
160 |
Nid Storage |
152900 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
61 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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