Cave Lake Dam

Ohio — Pike County — SUNFISH CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyPike
RiverSUNFISH CREEK
Coordinates39.09250, -83.33250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length287 ft
NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOhio - West Virginia YLA

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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