Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 64.6% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,973 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00625 |
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
700 Liverpool Drive Ohio LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir 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 Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam is owned by 700 Liverpool Drive Ohio LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam built?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam 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 Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Modern Tool & Die Company Reservoir Dam was last inspected on October 4, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.