Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii
Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii is an earth dam located in Hocking County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii
The primary purpose of Holiday Haven Lake Dam Ii is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H.h.m.a., Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Middle Fork near Buena Vista.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 12/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Nearest City | Buena Vista |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Middle Fork |
| Coordinates | 39.54778, -82.67333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H.H.M.A., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01763 |
| Federal ID | OH01763 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |