Livezey Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Livezey Lake Dam, located in Alledonia, Ohio, is a privately owned structure designed by G.


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Summary

Lerner with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at 33 feet high and spans 338 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 51.9 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to North Fork Captina Creek and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio.

Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Livezey Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in October 2017, with emergency action preparedness and risk assessment measures in place. With a drainage area of 0.05 square miles and a surface area of 3.5 acres, the dam serves as a vital component in the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Belmont County, Ohio.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Livezey Lake Dam offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental stewardship. From its design and construction to its ongoing regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Whether for recreational enjoyment or as a critical water storage facility, Livezey Lake Dam plays a crucial role in the community's resilience and adaptation strategies for a more sustainable future.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

338

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO NORTH FORK CAPTINA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.5

Drainage Area

0.05

Nid Storage

51.9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

33
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.