C.A. Meldahl Locks and Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan C.A. Meldahl Locks and Dam (OH) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Chilo. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
C.A. Meldahl Locks and Dam snapshot
Meldahl Dam @ Chilo C.A. Meldahl Locks and Dam sits near Chilo, OH and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRH district. Coordinates: 38.7975°, -84.1733°. Also known as Meldahl Dam @ Chilo.
- Latest release
- 77,274 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 13.18 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-18 19:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the C.A. Meldahl Locks and Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.