Roberts Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roberts Lake Dam, located in Ogden, Ohio, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam, which is classified as an earth dam, stands at a height of 19.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 27.4 acre-feet. Despite its recreational value, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and has been assessed as being in poor condition as of March 2019.

Situated on a tributary to Lytle Creek, Roberts Lake Dam is regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections every five years. The dam's last inspection in March 2019 revealed its poor condition, prompting a need for potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.17 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 151 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Roberts Lake Dam will find a unique blend of recreational opportunities and environmental considerations associated with this structure. As efforts to address the dam's poor condition and significant hazard potential continue, stakeholders are working towards ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of this important water resource infrastructure in Clinton County, Ohio.

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

19.1

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO LYTLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.3

Drainage Area

0.17

Nid Storage

27.4

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

19
       
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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.