Hidden Valley Acres Dam
Hidden Valley Acres Dam is an earth dam located in Holmes County, Ohio, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hidden Valley Acres Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Valley Acres Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hidden Valley Acres, Ltd (private). It impounds the Upper Sand Run near Killbuck.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Holmes |
| Nearest City | Killbuck |
| River/Stream | Upper Sand Run |
| Coordinates | 40.54500, -81.86861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hidden Valley Acres, Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00066 |
| Federal ID | OH00066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |