East Candlewood Lake Dam
East Candlewood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Candlewood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East Candlewood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas Andreshak (private). It impounds the Sugar Creek near Waterville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.44500, -83.78083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 217 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Thomas Andreshak |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01095 |
| Federal ID | OH01095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |