Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 95.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,209 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01229 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Capstone Mining Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam?
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam?
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam is owned by Capstone Mining Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam built?
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam?
Meigs-Phillips I 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 Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam?
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Meigs-Phillips I No. 1 Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.