Little Mountain Dam "A"
Key Takeaway
Little Mountain Dam "A" is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 89.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 982 cfs |
| NID ID | OH03012 |
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
Mountain Golf, LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Mountain Dam "A"?
Little Mountain Dam "A" 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 Little Mountain Dam "A"?
Little Mountain Dam "A" is owned by Mountain Golf, LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Little Mountain Dam "A"?
Little Mountain Dam "A" serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Mountain Dam "A"?
Little Mountain Dam "A" has a dam height of 46 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 Little Mountain Dam "A" last inspected?
Little Mountain Dam "A" was last inspected on September 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.