Cave Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyPike
Nearest CityCEDAR FORK
River/StreamSUNFISH CREEK
Coordinates39.09250, -83.33250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length287 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge6,757 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerOhio - West Virginia YLA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00197
Federal IDOH00197
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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