Pine Valley Sportsmen'S Lake No. 4 Dam
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 Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 96 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00121 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Pine Valley Sportsmen's Inc
Private
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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.