Russellville Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Russellville Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 81.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,798 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00770 |
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
Environmental Aquatics, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Russellville Reservoir Dam?
Russellville Reservoir 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 Russellville Reservoir Dam?
Russellville Reservoir Dam is owned by Environmental Aquatics, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Russellville Reservoir Dam built?
Russellville Reservoir Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Russellville Reservoir Dam?
Russellville Reservoir 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 Russellville Reservoir Dam?
Russellville Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Russellville Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Russellville Reservoir Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.