Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 7.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| NID ID | OH02076 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Forest Meadows Lake Park Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam?
Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam?
Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam is owned by Forest Meadows Lake Park Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam?
Forest Meadows Lake Park 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 Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam?
Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam last inspected?
Forest Meadows Lake Park Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.