Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 70% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,814 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00955 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Allegheny West Conference Corp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam is owned by Allegheny West Conference Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam built?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam last inspected?
Allegheny West Conference Cg Lake Dam was last inspected on May 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.