Toledo Boy Scouts Dam
Key Takeaway
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 79.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00431 |
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
Erie Shores Council, Boy Scouts
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Toledo Boy Scouts Dam?
Toledo Boy Scouts 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 Toledo Boy Scouts Dam?
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam is owned by Erie Shores Council, Boy Scouts (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Toledo Boy Scouts Dam built?
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Toledo Boy Scouts Dam?
Toledo Boy Scouts 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 Toledo Boy Scouts Dam?
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Toledo Boy Scouts Dam last inspected?
Toledo Boy Scouts Dam was last inspected on August 11, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.