Lake Hill Lodge Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Lake Hill Lodge Dam, located in Delaware, Ohio, is a private dam primarily designed for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1962 by the USDA's Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.4 feet and has a length of 360 feet, providing a storage capacity of 43.1 acre-feet. The dam is situated near White Sulphur, just 0.4 miles from a tributary to the Scioto River, making it an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure.

Managed by the Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Hill Lodge Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state of Ohio to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, the dam undergoes inspections every five years to monitor its structural integrity and overall safety. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and offers recreational opportunities for residents and visitors in the area.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the Lake Hill Lodge Dam provides a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. Its strategic location and functional design make it a valuable asset for both recreational activities and environmental conservation efforts in the region. As one of Ohio's regulated dams, Lake Hill Lodge Dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining safe and sustainable water infrastructure for the benefit of present and future generations.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

14.4

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO SCIOTO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.1

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

43.1

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

14
       
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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.