Clay'S Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clay'S Park Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,962 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00238 |
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
Northgate-Clays Park LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clay'S Park Lake Dam?
Clay'S Park 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 Clay'S Park Lake Dam?
Clay'S Park Lake Dam is owned by Northgate-Clays Park LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clay'S Park Lake Dam built?
Clay'S Park Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Clay'S Park Lake Dam?
Clay'S Park 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 Clay'S Park Lake Dam?
Clay'S Park 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 Clay'S Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Clay'S Park Lake Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.