Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 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 | 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 487 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00310 |
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
Smith Family Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam?
Bibbee'S Little Rock 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 Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam?
Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam is owned by Smith Family Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam built?
Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam?
Bibbee'S Little Rock 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 Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam?
Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam last inspected?
Bibbee'S Little Rock Lake Dam was last inspected on June 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.