Highlandtown Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Highlandtown Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 44 ft (taller than 87.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,476 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00635 |
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
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Highlandtown Lake Dam?
Highlandtown 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 Highlandtown Lake Dam?
Highlandtown Lake Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Highlandtown Lake Dam built?
Highlandtown Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Highlandtown Lake Dam?
Highlandtown 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 Highlandtown Lake Dam?
Highlandtown 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 Highlandtown Lake Dam last inspected?
Highlandtown Lake Dam was last inspected on June 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.