Fairgreens Golf Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 318 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01807 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Fairgreens Investment Group, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fairgreens Golf Club Dam?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam 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 Fairgreens Golf Club Dam?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam is owned by Fairgreens Investment Group, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fairgreens Golf Club Dam built?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Fairgreens Golf Club Dam?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fairgreens Golf Club Dam?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam 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.
When was Fairgreens Golf Club Dam last inspected?
Fairgreens Golf Club Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.