The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 484 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 554 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01347 |
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 Van Dyke Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam?
The Van Dyke 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 The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam?
The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam is owned by The Van Dyke Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam built?
The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam?
The Van Dyke 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 The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam?
The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam last inspected?
The Van Dyke Club Lake Dam was last inspected on October 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.