J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam

SAND RUN· Jackson, Ohio· Built 1963· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge291 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDOH01819

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 13, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

James W Hughes

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam?

J.E. Annahannah Lake 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 J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam?

J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam is owned by James W Hughes (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam built?

J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam?

J.E. Annahannah 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 J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam?

J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam last inspected?

J.E. Annahannah Lake Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. 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.