Bader Lake Dam
Bader Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Licking County, Ohio, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bader Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bader Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dane And Joanne Pestel (private). It impounds the Tributary To Cat Run near Newark.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 12/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Nearest City | Newark |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cat Run |
| Coordinates | 40.15083, -82.53944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dane and JoAnne Pestel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01888 |
| Federal ID | OH01888 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |