Spring Haven Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO ELLIOTT RUN· Carroll, Ohio· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Spring Haven Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge107 cfs
NID IDOH01330

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: July 23, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Daniel S. Shearer Sr, Etal

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spring Haven Lake Dam?

Spring Haven Lake 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 Spring Haven Lake Dam?

Spring Haven Lake Dam is owned by Daniel S. Shearer Sr, Etal (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Spring Haven Lake Dam?

Spring Haven 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 Spring Haven Lake Dam?

Spring Haven Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Spring Haven Lake Dam last inspected?

Spring Haven Lake Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2020. 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.