Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO MAD RIVER· Logan, Ohio· Built 1976· Earth· 50 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 50 ft (taller than 91.5% in OH)
Dam Length505 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Normal Storage181 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge649 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOH00980

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

CMR LAND, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 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 Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam is owned by CMR LAND, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam built?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 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 Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam last inspected?

Briarwood Sportsman'S Club No. 11 Dam was last inspected on November 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.