Panorama Farms Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Panorama Farms Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02304 |
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
Norman and Connie Webb
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Panorama Farms Lake Dam?
Panorama Farms 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 Panorama Farms Lake Dam?
Panorama Farms Lake Dam is owned by Norman and Connie Webb (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panorama Farms Lake Dam built?
Panorama Farms Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Panorama Farms Lake Dam?
Panorama Farms 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 Panorama Farms Lake Dam?
Panorama Farms Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Panorama Farms Lake Dam last inspected?
Panorama Farms Lake Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.