Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5
Key Takeaway
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 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 | 23 ft (taller than 37% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01043 |
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
C.M. Luburgh Construction Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 is owned by C.M. Luburgh Construction Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 built?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 has a dam height of 23 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 Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 last inspected?
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 was last inspected on November 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.