Lake Silverstone Dam No. I
Key Takeaway
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 21.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,437 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01167 |
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
BP Matrix, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Silverstone Dam No. I?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I 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 Lake Silverstone Dam No. I?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I is owned by BP Matrix, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Silverstone Dam No. I built?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lake Silverstone Dam No. I?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I 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 Lake Silverstone Dam No. I?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I has a dam height of 18 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 Lake Silverstone Dam No. I last inspected?
Lake Silverstone Dam No. I was last inspected on December 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.