Ohio Farmette Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ohio Farmette Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 0.9% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | OH00663 |
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
UMH OH VALLEY HILLS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ohio Farmette Lake Dam?
Ohio Farmette 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 Ohio Farmette Lake Dam?
Ohio Farmette Lake Dam is owned by UMH OH VALLEY HILLS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ohio Farmette Lake Dam?
Ohio Farmette 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 Ohio Farmette Lake Dam?
Ohio Farmette Lake Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Ohio Farmette Lake Dam last inspected?
Ohio Farmette Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.