Sunshine Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunshine Lakes Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 79.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| NID ID | OH00311 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Sunshine Lake Limited
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunshine Lakes Dam?
Sunshine Lakes Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sunshine Lakes Dam?
Sunshine Lakes Dam is owned by Sunshine Lake Limited (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sunshine Lakes Dam?
Sunshine Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunshine Lakes Dam?
Sunshine Lakes Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Sunshine Lakes Dam last inspected?
Sunshine Lakes Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.