The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
The Wilderness Lower 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 | 22 ft (taller than 33.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02439 |
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 Wilderness Center
Private
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What is the hazard classification of The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam?
The Wilderness Lower 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 Wilderness Lower Lake Dam?
The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam is owned by The Wilderness Center (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam built?
The Wilderness Lower 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 The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam?
The Wilderness Lower 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 Wilderness Lower Lake Dam?
The Wilderness Lower 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 The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam last inspected?
The Wilderness Lower Lake Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.