Hunters Run Structure No. R-21
Key Takeaway
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 784 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00679 |
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
Hunters Run Conservancy District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hunters Run Structure No. R-21?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 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 Hunters Run Structure No. R-21?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 is owned by Hunters Run Conservancy District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 built?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Hunters Run Structure No. R-21?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hunters Run Structure No. R-21?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 has a dam height of 28 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 Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 last inspected?
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 was last inspected on June 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.