Hickory Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 87.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 727 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,310 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00303 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Hickory Hills Lake Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is owned by Hickory Hills Lake Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Hills Lake Dam built?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.