Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 42 ft (taller than 85.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,032 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00299 |
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
Village of Barnesville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 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 Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam is owned by Village of Barnesville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam built?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Barnesville Reservoir No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.