Ravens Wood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ravens Wood Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 30 ft (taller than 61.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 981 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,113 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00600 |
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
Fox Meadow Master Assoc., CF Fox Meadows Arcis LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ravens Wood Lake Dam?
Ravens Wood 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 Ravens Wood Lake Dam?
Ravens Wood Lake Dam is owned by Fox Meadow Master Assoc., CF Fox Meadows Arcis LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ravens Wood Lake Dam built?
Ravens Wood Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Ravens Wood Lake Dam?
Ravens Wood 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 Ravens Wood Lake Dam?
Ravens Wood Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Ravens Wood Lake Dam last inspected?
Ravens Wood Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.