Libertyvale Lake Dam
Libertyvale Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Libertyvale Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Libertyvale Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Del-co Water Company, Inc. (public utility). It impounds the Tributary To Olentangy River near Mount Air.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Mount Air |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Olentangy River |
| Coordinates | 40.20333, -83.06000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 376 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Del-Co Water Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01527 |
| Federal ID | OH01527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |