Pleasant Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01558 |
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
Marilyn K. Kosier
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Acres Dam?
Pleasant Acres 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 Pleasant Acres Dam?
Pleasant Acres Dam is owned by Marilyn K. Kosier (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pleasant Acres Dam built?
Pleasant Acres Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Pleasant Acres Dam?
Pleasant Acres 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 Pleasant Acres Dam?
Pleasant Acres Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Pleasant Acres Dam last inspected?
Pleasant Acres Dam was last inspected on April 18, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.