Geneva Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Geneva Hills Lake 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 | 30 ft (taller than 61.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,130 cfs |
| NID ID | OH01553 |
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
Geneva Hills Group, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Geneva Hills Lake Dam?
Geneva Hills Lake 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 Geneva Hills Lake Dam?
Geneva Hills Lake Dam is owned by Geneva Hills Group, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Geneva Hills Lake Dam?
Geneva Hills 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 Geneva Hills Lake Dam?
Geneva Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Geneva Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Geneva Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.