Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,648 cfs |
| NID ID | OH02556 |
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
Multiple Owners - 9241-037
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1?
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 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 Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1?
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 is owned by Multiple Owners - 9241-037 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1?
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 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 Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1?
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Anderson Lakes Farm Dam No. 1 was last inspected on April 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.