Boy Scout Dam
Key Takeaway
Boy Scout Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 93.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01302 |
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
Buckeye Council No. 436, BSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boy Scout Dam?
Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Dam?
Boy Scout Dam is owned by Buckeye Council No. 436, BSA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boy Scout Dam built?
Boy Scout Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Boy Scout Dam?
Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Dam?
Boy Scout Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Boy Scout Dam last inspected?
Boy Scout Dam was last inspected on December 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.