Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,286 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02493 |
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
Land Lease America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes Campground 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 Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam is owned by Land Lease America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam built?
Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes Campground 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 Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam?
Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam last inspected?
Paradise Lakes Campground Lake Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.