Pintail Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pintail Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00343 |
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
ODNR, Division of Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pintail Pond Dam?
Pintail Pond 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 Pintail Pond Dam?
Pintail Pond Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pintail Pond Dam built?
Pintail Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Pintail Pond Dam?
Pintail Pond 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 Pintail Pond Dam?
Pintail Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Pintail Pond Dam last inspected?
Pintail Pond Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.