Ohio Farmette Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BREAKNECK CREEK· Portage, Ohio· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

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 Length160 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage131 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDOH00663

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 28, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

UMH OH VALLEY HILLS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.