Harding Area Council Bsa Dam

TRIBUTARY TO WHETSTONE CREEK· Morrow, Ohio· Built 1973· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harding Area Council Bsa Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH)
Dam Length510 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,917 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDOH00690

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Ruscilli Family, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harding Area Council Bsa Dam?

Harding Area Council Bsa 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam?

Harding Area Council Bsa Dam is owned by Ruscilli Family, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harding Area Council Bsa Dam built?

Harding Area Council Bsa Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam?

Harding Area Council Bsa 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam?

Harding Area Council Bsa Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Harding Area Council Bsa Dam last inspected?

Harding Area Council Bsa Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.