Strahler'S Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO RAINBOW CREEK· Washington, Ohio· Built 1966· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Strahler'S Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58% in OH)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge325 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDOH00087

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 20, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Jeremy A. Strahler

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Strahler'S Lake Dam?

Strahler'S 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 Strahler'S Lake Dam?

Strahler'S Lake Dam is owned by Jeremy A. Strahler (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Strahler'S Lake Dam built?

Strahler'S Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Strahler'S Lake Dam?

Strahler'S 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 Strahler'S Lake Dam?

Strahler'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Strahler'S Lake Dam last inspected?

Strahler'S Lake Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2018. 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.