Cross Valley Water Imp.

Jackson, Ohio· Earth· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Cross Valley Water Imp. is classified as high hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH)
Dam Length	500 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	25 acre-ft

NID ID	OH83451

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

State Regulated: No

Ownership

Denton Bowman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cross Valley Water Imp.?

Cross Valley Water Imp. is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cross Valley Water Imp.?

Cross Valley Water Imp. is owned by Denton Bowman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Cross Valley Water Imp.?

Cross Valley Water Imp. 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 Cross Valley Water Imp.?

Cross Valley Water Imp. has a dam height of 20 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.