Cedar Lake Dam No.2

About Cedar Lake Dam No.2

The primary purpose of Cedar Lake Dam No.2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cedar Lakes Conference Center (state). It impounds the Ut Of Mill Cr near Ripley.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 01/24/2018.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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