Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam
Key Takeaway
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 370 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02908 |
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
Preble County Commissioners
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 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 Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam is owned by Preble County Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam built?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam last inspected?
Four Mile Creek Site 15 Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.