Lake Choctaw Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMadison
Nearest CityLAFAYETTE
River/StreamDEER CREEK
Coordinates39.96667, -83.47889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length925 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,783 acre-ft
Max Storage7,783 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,388 acre-ft
Surface Area247 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge51,562 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Choctaw Property Owners Assn.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00068
Federal IDOH00068
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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