Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.3% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02372 |
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
Valley Vista Golf Corp.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam?
Valley Vista Golf Course 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 Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam?
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam is owned by Valley Vista Golf Corp. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam built?
Valley Vista Golf Course 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 Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam?
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam?
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam last inspected?
Valley Vista Golf Course Lake Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.