Decker Lake Dam
Decker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Licking County, Ohio, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Decker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Decker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Decker Farms Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Racoon Creek near Alexandria.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 266 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Nearest City | Alexandria |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Racoon Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.09917, -82.67583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 901 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Decker Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03069 |
| Federal ID | OH03069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |