Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 979 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01081 |
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
Blue Heron Lakes, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam?
Blue Heron Lake 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 Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam?
Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by Blue Heron Lakes, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam?
Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam?
Blue Heron Lake No. 1 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 Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Blue Heron Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.