Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00298 |
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
Farmer's & Sportsmen's Conservation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam 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 Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam is owned by Farmer's & Sportsmen's Conservation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam built?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond 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 Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond 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 Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam last inspected?
Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.