Artesian Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Artesian Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 21.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01144 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Artesian Lake Property Owners
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Artesian Lake Dam?
Artesian Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Artesian Lake Dam?
Artesian Lake Dam is owned by Artesian Lake Property Owners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Artesian Lake Dam?
Artesian 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 Artesian Lake Dam?
Artesian Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Artesian Lake Dam last inspected?
Artesian Lake Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.