Sellers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sellers Lake 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 | 35 ft (taller than 73.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 688 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00093 |
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
Steve Sellers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers 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 Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers Lake Dam is owned by Steve Sellers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sellers Lake Dam built?
Sellers Lake 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 Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers 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 Sellers Lake Dam?
Sellers Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Sellers Lake Dam last inspected?
Sellers Lake Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.