Akita Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO RUSH CREEK· Hocking, Ohio· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Akita Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58% in OH)
Dam Length225 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,028 cfs
NID IDOH01756

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 23, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

First Community Church of Columbus

Private

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Lake Tomahawk Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Akita Lake Dam?

Akita Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Akita Lake Dam?

Akita Lake Dam is owned by First Community Church of Columbus (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Akita Lake Dam?

Akita Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Akita Lake Dam?

Akita Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Akita Lake Dam last inspected?

Akita Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.