Christian Center Lake Dam
Christian Center Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Licking County, Ohio, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Christian Center Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Christian Center Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jt Wade Family Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To South Fork Licking River near Kirkersville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 08/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Nearest City | Kirkersville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To South Fork Licking River |
| Coordinates | 39.95444, -82.65361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 228 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JT Wade Family LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00922 |
| Federal ID | OH00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |