Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 81.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,085 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00120 |
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
Jefferson County Sportsman's Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake 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 Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by Jefferson County Sportsman's Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam built?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake 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 Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Jefferson Sportsman'S Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.