Foxlair Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,015 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00572 |
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
Foxlair Farms, Inc., An Ohio Corp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Foxlair Farms Lake Dam?
Foxlair Farms 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 Foxlair Farms Lake Dam?
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam is owned by Foxlair Farms, Inc., An Ohio Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Foxlair Farms Lake Dam built?
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Foxlair Farms Lake Dam?
Foxlair Farms 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 Foxlair Farms Lake Dam?
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Foxlair Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Foxlair Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on November 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.