Christian Union Church Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Christian Union Church Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 832 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00027 |
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
Churches of Christ in Christian Union
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Christian Union Church Lake Dam?
Christian Union Church Lake 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 Christian Union Church Lake Dam?
Christian Union Church Lake Dam is owned by Churches of Christ in Christian Union (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Christian Union Church Lake Dam built?
Christian Union Church Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Christian Union Church Lake Dam?
Christian Union Church 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 Christian Union Church Lake Dam?
Christian Union Church Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Christian Union Church Lake Dam last inspected?
Christian Union Church Lake Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.