Letha House Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Letha House Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02999 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Medina County Park District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Letha House Lake Dam?
Letha House Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Letha House Lake Dam?
Letha House Lake Dam is owned by Medina County Park District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Letha House Lake Dam built?
Letha House Lake Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Letha House Lake Dam?
Letha House 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 Letha House Lake Dam?
Letha House Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Letha House Lake Dam last inspected?
Letha House Lake Dam was last inspected on October 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.