Hickory Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyDefiance
Nearest CityDEFIANCE
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO AUGLAIZE RIVER
Coordinates41.23111, -84.39306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage571 acre-ft
Max Storage571 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge5,780 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMultiple Owners - 1143-002
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00386
Federal IDOH00386
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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