Friendship Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Friendship Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 94 ft (taller than 98.9% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 894 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,530 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00123 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Jefferson County - Friendship Park
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Friendship Park Lake Dam?
Friendship Park Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Friendship Park Lake Dam?
Friendship Park Lake Dam is owned by Jefferson County - Friendship Park (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Friendship Park Lake Dam built?
Friendship Park Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Friendship Park Lake Dam?
Friendship Park 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 Friendship Park Lake Dam?
Friendship Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 94 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 Friendship Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Friendship Park Lake Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.