Briar Hill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Briar Hill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 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 | 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 885 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,381 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01483 |
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
Briar Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briar Hill Lake Dam?
Briar Hill 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 Briar Hill Lake Dam?
Briar Hill Lake Dam is owned by Briar Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briar Hill Lake Dam built?
Briar Hill Lake Dam was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Briar Hill Lake Dam?
Briar Hill 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 Briar Hill Lake Dam?
Briar Hill Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Briar Hill Lake Dam last inspected?
Briar Hill Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.