Izaak Walton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Izaak Walton Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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 | 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 233 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 769 cfs |
| NID ID | OH00953 |
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
Izaak Walton League
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Izaak Walton Lake Dam?
Izaak Walton 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 Izaak Walton Lake Dam?
Izaak Walton Lake Dam is owned by Izaak Walton League (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Izaak Walton Lake Dam?
Izaak Walton 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 Izaak Walton Lake Dam?
Izaak Walton Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Izaak Walton Lake Dam last inspected?
Izaak Walton Lake Dam was last inspected on April 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.