Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO PINEY FORK· Jefferson, Ohio· Built 1964· Earth· 22 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH)
Dam Length445 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge96 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDOH00121

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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. 4 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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. 4 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam is owned by Pine Valley Sportsmen's Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam built?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 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. 4 Dam?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 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 Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam last inspected?

Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 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.