Acacia Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 79.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 757 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01482 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Lyndhurst & Board of Park Comm. Clev.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Acacia Country Club Lake Dam?
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Acacia Country Club Lake Dam?
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam is owned by City of Lyndhurst & Board of Park Comm. Clev. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Acacia Country Club Lake Dam?
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Acacia Country Club Lake Dam?
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Acacia Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Acacia Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.