Foster'S Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Foster'S Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 714 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00139 |
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
Brayhill Allotment Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foster'S Lake Dam?
Foster'S Lake 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 Foster'S Lake Dam?
Foster'S Lake Dam is owned by Brayhill Allotment Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foster'S Lake Dam built?
Foster'S Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Foster'S Lake Dam?
Foster'S 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 Foster'S Lake Dam?
Foster'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Foster'S Lake Dam last inspected?
Foster'S Lake Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.