Timber Lake Liberty Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Timber Lake Liberty Dam in Delaware, Ohio, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Natural Resources.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at 34 feet tall and stretching 285 feet in length, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres. Situated on a tributary to the Olentangy River, the dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of November 2016.

Despite its recreational focus, Timber Lake Liberty Dam requires regular inspections due to its high hazard potential. With an inspection frequency of five years, the last assessment in November 2016 reported poor conditions. Emergency action plans and risk assessments are currently undisclosed, raising concerns about the dam's ability to handle potential emergencies. However, with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 292 cubic feet per second, the dam remains a noteworthy feature in the region's water resource and climate landscape.

Dam Length

285

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO THE OLENTANGY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Drainage Area

1.68

Nid Storage

74

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

34
       
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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.