Lahmers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lahmers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01020 |
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
Kendall & Rayna Garrett
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lahmers Lake Dam?
Lahmers 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 Lahmers Lake Dam?
Lahmers Lake Dam is owned by Kendall & Rayna Garrett (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lahmers Lake Dam built?
Lahmers Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Lahmers Lake Dam?
Lahmers 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 Lahmers Lake Dam?
Lahmers Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Lahmers Lake Dam last inspected?
Lahmers Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.