Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 156 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02548 |
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
Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 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 Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam is owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam built?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 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 Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam last inspected?
Tennessee Gas Station 204 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.