Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam)
Key Takeaway
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 73.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02244 |
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
Lila J. Allen Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam)?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack 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 Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam)?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) is owned by Lila J. Allen Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) built?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam)?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack 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 Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam)?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) has a dam height of 35 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 Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) last inspected?
Allen No. 2 Dam (Racetrack Dam) was last inspected on September 27, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.