Sparrow Reservoir Dam
Sparrow Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sparrow Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Sparrow Reservoir 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 Village Of Cadiz (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Liming Creek near Hagan Addition.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Hagan Addition |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Liming Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.27333, -80.97472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Cadiz |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00135 |
| Federal ID | OH00135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |