Big Pine Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Pine Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00995 |
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
Dennis W. Williams
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Pine Lake Dam?
Big Pine Lake 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 Big Pine Lake Dam?
Big Pine Lake Dam is owned by Dennis W. Williams (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Pine Lake Dam built?
Big Pine Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Big Pine Lake Dam?
Big Pine 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 Big Pine Lake Dam?
Big Pine Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Big Pine Lake Dam last inspected?
Big Pine Lake Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.