Boy Scout Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Boy Scout Dam, located in Carroll, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1984 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 53 feet and stretching 1000 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 740 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 32.1 acres. Despite being primarily used for recreation, it also serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the area, with a drainage area of 0.52 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 3232 cubic feet per second.

Maintained and regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, Boy Scout Dam has been inspected regularly, with its last assessment in December 2020 rating its condition as satisfactory. The dam has a significant hazard potential, prompting a thorough risk assessment and management measures. With its location near the tributary to Still Fork River, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Boy Scout Dam to be a fascinating infrastructure that combines recreational use with essential water management functions.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

53

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO STILL FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32.1

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

740

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

53
       
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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.