Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 7.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | OH03193 |
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
City of Dayton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond 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 Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam is owned by City of Dayton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam built?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Dayton Airport Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.