Charbonneau Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Charbonneau Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | OH03044 |
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
Dave Rodriguez
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charbonneau Lake Dam?
Charbonneau 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 Charbonneau Lake Dam?
Charbonneau Lake Dam is owned by Dave Rodriguez (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charbonneau Lake Dam built?
Charbonneau Lake Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Charbonneau Lake Dam?
Charbonneau 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 Charbonneau Lake Dam?
Charbonneau Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Charbonneau Lake Dam last inspected?
Charbonneau Lake Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.