Dush Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Dush Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 7.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01097 |
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
Rita Bauer Dush
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dush Lake Dam?
Dush 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 Dush Lake Dam?
Dush Lake Dam is owned by Rita Bauer Dush (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dush Lake Dam built?
Dush Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Dush Lake Dam?
Dush 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 Dush Lake Dam?
Dush Lake 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 Dush Lake Dam last inspected?
Dush Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.