Upper Girard Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Girard Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 55 ft (taller than 94.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 2,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00634 |
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
City of Girard
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Girard Lake Dam?
Upper Girard Lake 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 Upper Girard Lake Dam?
Upper Girard Lake Dam is owned by City of Girard (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Girard Lake Dam built?
Upper Girard Lake Dam was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Upper Girard Lake Dam?
Upper Girard Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Girard Lake Dam?
Upper Girard Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Upper Girard Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Girard Lake Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.