Traska Fwi Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Eldon Reservoir Dam Cline Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Traska Fwi Dam, located in Salesville, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 1650 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam, designed by Diversified Engineering in New Philadelphia, Ohio, is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2017, Traska Fwi Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in Noble County, Ohio. It has a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.8 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water supply to the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued safe operation for the community.
Although the dam does not have a significant discharge capacity or spillway, its strategic location and design make it a key asset for water management in the region. With a history of regular inspections and a low hazard potential, Traska Fwi Dam exemplifies the importance of private infrastructure in supporting water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Ohio.
Dam Length |
1650 |
Dam Height |
27 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Traska Fwi Dam