Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,615 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02716 |
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
The Sharon Golf Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam?
Sharon Golf Club 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 Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam?
Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam is owned by The Sharon Golf Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam built?
Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam?
Sharon Golf Club 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 Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam?
Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Sharon Golf Club Lake Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.