Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00578 |
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
David Crisp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam?
Liggett 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 Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam?
Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by David Crisp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam built?
Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam?
Liggett 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 Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam?
Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Liggett Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.