Wagon Wheel Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Noe Lake Dam Fugate Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wagon Wheel Lake Dam, located in Yankeetown, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 14.22 feet and stretching 345 feet in length, creates Wagon Wheel Lake, offering a surface area of 16.03 acres and a storage capacity of 118.57 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition. The last inspection in April 2019 highlighted the need for improvements, but it is unclear if any modifications have been made since then. With a drainage area of 2.81 square miles and a maximum discharge of 697 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in Cloverlick Creek. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the condition and maintenance of Wagon Wheel Lake Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Length |
345 |
Dam Height |
14.22 |
River Or Stream |
CLOVERLICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16.03 |
Drainage Area |
2.81 |
Nid Storage |
118.57 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Wagon Wheel Lake Dam
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