Clark Lake No. 2 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BIG DARBY CREEK· Pickaway, Ohio· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clark Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 82.8% in OH)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge166 cfs
NID IDOH00573

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: No
Last Inspection: November 5, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Clark Lakes Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark Lake No. 2 Dam?

Clark Lake No. 2 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 Clark Lake No. 2 Dam?

Clark Lake No. 2 Dam is owned by Clark Lakes Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Clark Lake No. 2 Dam?

Clark Lake No. 2 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 Clark Lake No. 2 Dam?

Clark Lake No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Clark Lake No. 2 Dam last inspected?

Clark Lake No. 2 Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2020. 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.