Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO PIPES FORK· Carroll, Ohio· Built 1950· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Tennessee Gas Station 214 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 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge391 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOH00466

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 8, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Tennessee Gas Pipeline

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 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 214 Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam is owned by Tennessee Gas Pipeline (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam built?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 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 214 Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 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 214 Lake Dam?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 214 Lake Dam last inspected?

Tennessee Gas Station 214 Lake Dam was last inspected on December 8, 2020. 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.