Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53)
Key Takeaway
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | OH00490 |
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
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53)?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) 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 Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53)?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) built?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53)?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53)?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) has a dam height of 25 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 Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) last inspected?
Virginia Kendall Dam (Tract # 119-53) was last inspected on December 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.