Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,148 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 367 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00389 |
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
Black Swamp Area Council
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam is owned by Black Swamp Area Council (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam built?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam last inspected?
Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake Dam was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.