Fayetteville High School Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fayetteville High School Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01249 |
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
Fayetteville Perry Local School
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fayetteville High School Lake Dam?
Fayetteville High School Lake 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 Fayetteville High School Lake Dam?
Fayetteville High School Lake Dam is owned by Fayetteville Perry Local School (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Fayetteville High School Lake Dam?
Fayetteville High School 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 Fayetteville High School Lake Dam?
Fayetteville High School Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Fayetteville High School Lake Dam last inspected?
Fayetteville High School Lake Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.