Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,207 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00675 |
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
Scott and Tamara Thomason
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 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 Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by Scott and Tamara Thomason (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam built?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 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 Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Colebrook Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.