Timber Lake Liberty Dam
Key Takeaway
Timber Lake Liberty Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 71.7% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 292 cfs |
| NID ID | OH03173 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
1690 Timber Lake, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timber Lake Liberty Dam?
Timber Lake Liberty Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Timber Lake Liberty Dam?
Timber Lake Liberty Dam is owned by 1690 Timber Lake, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Timber Lake Liberty Dam?
Timber Lake Liberty 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 Timber Lake Liberty Dam?
Timber Lake Liberty Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Timber Lake Liberty Dam last inspected?
Timber Lake Liberty Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.