Caley Woods Wildlife Lake Dam
Caley Woods Wildlife Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lorain County, Ohio, built in 1987. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Caley Woods Wildlife Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Caley Woods Wildlife Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lorain County Metro Parks (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Wellington Creek near Oberlin.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2018.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Nearest City | Oberlin |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Wellington Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.22250, -82.17639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 462 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lorain County Metro Parks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01951 |
| Federal ID | OH01951 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |