Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 308 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00407 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam is owned by Ashtabula County Outdoor Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam built?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club 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 Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Ashtabula County Outdoor Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.