Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 89.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00536 |
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
Bel-Wood Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam 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 Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam is owned by Bel-Wood Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam built?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 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 Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam last inspected?
Bel-Wood Country Club Lake No. 2 Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.