Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii

TRIBUTARY TO MIDDLE FORK· Hocking, Ohio· Built 1965· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge152 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOH01763

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: December 7, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

H.H.M.A., Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii 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 Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii is owned by H.H.M.A., Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii built?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii 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 Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii has a dam height of 27 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 Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii last inspected?

Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii was last inspected on December 7, 2022. 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.