Echo Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Echo Valley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 81.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 179 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02979 |
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
Echo Valley Golf Club, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Echo Valley Lake Dam?
Echo Valley 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 Echo Valley Lake Dam?
Echo Valley Lake Dam is owned by Echo Valley Golf Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Valley Lake Dam built?
Echo Valley Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Echo Valley Lake Dam?
Echo Valley Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Echo Valley Lake Dam?
Echo Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Echo Valley Lake Dam last inspected?
Echo Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.