Gund Pond No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 76% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00576 |
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
Agnes Gund
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gund Pond No. 1 Dam?
Gund Pond No. 1 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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam?
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam is owned by Agnes Gund (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gund Pond No. 1 Dam built?
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam?
Gund Pond No. 1 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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam?
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Gund Pond No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Gund Pond No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.