Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam
Key Takeaway
Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 489 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00306 |
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
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam?
Fallsville Wildlife Area 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 Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam?
Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam built?
Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam?
Fallsville Wildlife Area 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 Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam?
Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam last inspected?
Fallsville Wildlife Area Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.