Landen Farm Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Landen Farm Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 82.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 524 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00540 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Landen Farm Comm. Services Assn. Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Landen Farm Lake Dam?
Landen Farm Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Landen Farm Lake Dam?
Landen Farm Lake Dam is owned by Landen Farm Comm. Services Assn. Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Landen Farm Lake Dam built?
Landen Farm Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Landen Farm Lake Dam?
Landen Farm 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 Landen Farm Lake Dam?
Landen Farm Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Landen Farm Lake Dam last inspected?
Landen Farm Lake Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.