Christal Lake Dam
Christal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pickaway County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Christal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Christal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mike Pettibone (private). It impounds the Tributary To Big Darby Creek near Darbyville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 466 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 11/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pickaway |
| Nearest City | Darbyville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Big Darby Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.77194, -83.12806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 466 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 282 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mike Pettibone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00571 |
| Federal ID | OH00571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |