Charolais Lake Dam, also known as Carter & Evans Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Gallia, Ohio.
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This earth dam, completed in 1975 by USDA NRCS, serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at 31.3 feet high and 385 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 44.1 acre-feet. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 283 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2016 rated it as fair. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. Overall, Charolais Lake Dam provides a vital recreational resource for the area while maintaining a satisfactory level of safety and regulatory oversight.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
31.3 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO CHICKAMAUGA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Raccoon Creek At Adamsville Oh
|
130cfs |
Little Raccoon Creek Near Ewington Oh
|
18cfs |
Shade River Near Chester Oh
|
43cfs |
Symmes Creek At Aid Oh
|
110cfs |
Raccoon Creek Near Bolin Mills Oh
|
47cfs |
Hocking River At Athens Oh
|
211cfs |