Limpert Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Limpert Lower Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 27.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 84 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00393 |
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
Virginia L. Limpert
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Limpert Lower Lake Dam?
Limpert Lower 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 Limpert Lower Lake Dam?
Limpert Lower Lake Dam is owned by Virginia L. Limpert (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Limpert Lower Lake Dam built?
Limpert Lower Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Limpert Lower Lake Dam?
Limpert Lower 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 Limpert Lower Lake Dam?
Limpert Lower Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Limpert Lower Lake Dam last inspected?
Limpert Lower Lake Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.