Piney Wood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Piney Wood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 21.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
| NID ID | OH00531 |
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
Jim and Pam Cargo
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Piney Wood Lake Dam?
Piney Wood 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 Piney Wood Lake Dam?
Piney Wood Lake Dam is owned by Jim and Pam Cargo (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Piney Wood Lake Dam?
Piney Wood 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 Piney Wood Lake Dam?
Piney Wood Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Piney Wood Lake Dam last inspected?
Piney Wood Lake Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.