Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO PINEY FORK· Jefferson, Ohio· Earth· 21 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.1% in OH)
Dam Length417 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge58 cfs
NID IDOH01834

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 2, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Pine Valley Sportsmen's Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam is owned by Pine Valley Sportsmen's Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 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 Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam last inspected?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 2 Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. 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.