Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam

TRIBUTARY TO SENECA FORK WILLS CREEK· Guernsey, Ohio· Built 1970· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDOH00860

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Robins Ridge Golf Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 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 Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam is owned by Robins Ridge Golf Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam built?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 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 Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam last inspected?

Robins Ridge Golf Club Lake No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 10, 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.