Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam in Baltic, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1957 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Nestled in Tuscarawas County, this dam stands at a height of 19.3 feet and provides a storage capacity of 24.4 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 0.18 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its recreational significance, the Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential and has a poor condition assessment as of July 2020. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, with regular inspections mandated to ensure public safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and address the structural integrity of this dam to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding environment.
With its proximity to the tributary to Brush Run and a maximum discharge rate of 33 cubic feet per second, the Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in the area. As stakeholders in water resource conservation, it is imperative to advocate for the maintenance and improvement of this dam to enhance its resilience to climate change impacts and ensure sustainable water resource management for future generations.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
315 |
Dam Height |
19.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO BRUSH RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
24.4 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Sugarcreek Sportsman Club Lake Dam