Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam
Key Takeaway
Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 104 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 161 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 322 cfs |
| NID ID | OH02761 |
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
Elyria Country Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam?
Elyria Country Club Low Head 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 Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam?
Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam is owned by Elyria Country Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam?
Elyria Country Club Low Head 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 Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam?
Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam last inspected?
Elyria Country Club Low Head Dam was last inspected on May 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.