Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 76% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00797 |
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
Village of Crooksville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 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 Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam is owned by Village of Crooksville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam built?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 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 Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam last inspected?
Crooksville Reservoir No. 3 Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.