Lake Choctaw Dam

Ohio — Madison County — DEER CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyMadison
RiverDEER CREEK
Coordinates39.96667, -83.47889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length925 ft
NID Storage7,783 acre-ft
Max Storage7,783 acre-ft
Surface Area247 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Choctaw Property Owners Assn.

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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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