Highland Estates Hoa Dam

TRIBUTARY TO SOUTH FORK OF LICKING RIVER· Licking, Ohio· Built 1990· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Highland Estates Hoa Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 76% in OH)
Dam Length140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge516 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDOH02725

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 6, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Highland Estates HOA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Highland Estates Hoa Dam?

Highland Estates Hoa 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 Highland Estates Hoa Dam?

Highland Estates Hoa Dam is owned by Highland Estates HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Highland Estates Hoa Dam built?

Highland Estates Hoa Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Highland Estates Hoa Dam?

Highland Estates Hoa 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 Highland Estates Hoa Dam?

Highland Estates Hoa Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Highland Estates Hoa Dam last inspected?

Highland Estates Hoa Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2016. 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.