Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 68 ft (taller than 97.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00936 |
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
Chateau Lakes Homeowners Assn.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 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 Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam is owned by Chateau Lakes Homeowners Assn. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam built?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 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 Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 68 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 Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Chateau Lakes No. 1 Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.