Caldwell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Caldwell Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 75 ft (taller than 97.9% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,635 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00708 |
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
Village of Caldwell
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Caldwell Lake Dam?
Caldwell 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 Caldwell Lake Dam?
Caldwell Lake Dam is owned by Village of Caldwell (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Caldwell Lake Dam built?
Caldwell Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Caldwell Lake Dam?
Caldwell Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caldwell Lake Dam?
Caldwell Lake Dam has a dam height of 75 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 Caldwell Lake Dam last inspected?
Caldwell Lake Dam was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.