SPRING LAKE DAM - OH00207-3381
Dam Name: SPRING LAKE DAM
State: OH
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/06/2019
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Sinkhole
Incident Mechanism 3Piping
Incident IDOH00207-3381
Incident DescriptionSinkhole developed in the crest due to bad joint in the principal spillway outlet pipe. Spillway replaced.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPN
Dam Height29 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)63.30
Surface Area (acres)5.00
Year Completed1969
NID NumberOH00207
River NameTRIBUTARY TO CAESAR CREEK
Latitude39.6486
Longitude-83.8289
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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Incident Report ProducedNo
Information SourcesOH Dam Safety
