Walnut Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walnut Hills Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 361 cfs |
| NID ID | OH00557 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Mark & Linda Merrell
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walnut Hills Lake Dam?
Walnut Hills Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Walnut Hills Lake Dam?
Walnut Hills Lake Dam is owned by Mark & Linda Merrell (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walnut Hills Lake Dam?
Walnut Hills 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 Walnut Hills Lake Dam?
Walnut Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Walnut Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Walnut Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on July 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.