Cardinal Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Cardinal Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 613 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01000 |
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
Mercury Plastics LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cardinal Lakes Dam?
Cardinal Lakes 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 Cardinal Lakes Dam?
Cardinal Lakes Dam is owned by Mercury Plastics LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cardinal Lakes Dam built?
Cardinal Lakes 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 Cardinal Lakes Dam?
Cardinal Lakes 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 Cardinal Lakes Dam?
Cardinal Lakes 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 Cardinal Lakes Dam last inspected?
Cardinal Lakes Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.