Hidden Lakes Upper Dam
Hidden Lakes Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Meigs County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hidden Lakes Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lakes Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Josua G & Whitney L Hayman (private). It impounds the Tributary To Forest Run near Welshtown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Nearest City | Welshtown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Forest Run |
| Coordinates | 39.04417, -81.97694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 216 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Josua G & Whitney L Hayman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02091 |
| Federal ID | OH02091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |