Walden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 910 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OH01569 |
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
Walden Pond Property Owner's Assoc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walden Lake Dam?
Walden 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden Lake Dam is owned by Walden Pond Property Owner's Assoc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walden Lake Dam built?
Walden Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden Lake 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 Walden Lake Dam?
Walden Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Walden Lake Dam last inspected?
Walden Lake Dam was last inspected on November 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.