Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 9.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 2,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00106 |
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
Lake Erie Council BSA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam?
Firelands Lake No. 1 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 Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam?
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by Lake Erie Council BSA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam built?
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam?
Firelands Lake No. 1 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 Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam?
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Firelands Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.