Holiday Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Holiday Lake Dam in Huron, Ohio, is a private earth dam completed in 1965 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 40 feet and stretching 525 feet in length, the dam holds a storage capacity of 5,834 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 224 acres. Situated on a tributary to the West Branch Huron River, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance.
With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2016, Holiday Lake Dam is a vital structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's normal storage capacity of 2,850 acre-feet serves recreational activities while also providing flood control benefits to the surrounding area. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's last inspection in 2016 deemed it to be in satisfactory condition, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness.
Holiday Lake Dam's location in Standersburg, Ohio, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. With a close proximity to the West Branch Huron River and a drainage area of 13.91 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in enhancing the region's water resource management. As a key infrastructure for both recreation and flood control, Holiday Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO WEST BRANCH HURON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
224 |
Drainage Area |
13.91 |
Nid Storage |
5834 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Holiday Lake Dam