Armington Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Armington Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02756 |
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
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Armington Dam No. 1?
Armington Dam No. 1 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 Armington Dam No. 1?
Armington Dam No. 1 is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Armington Dam No. 1 built?
Armington Dam No. 1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Armington Dam No. 1?
Armington Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Armington Dam No. 1 last inspected?
Armington Dam No. 1 was last inspected on November 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.