Walter C. Best Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Walter C. Best Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 12.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 3,410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 184 cfs |
| NID ID | OH03067 |
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
Geauga Park District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Walter C. Best Lake Dam?
Walter C. Best 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 Walter C. Best Lake Dam?
Walter C. Best Lake Dam is owned by Geauga Park District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walter C. Best Lake Dam?
Walter C. Best 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 Walter C. Best Lake Dam?
Walter C. Best Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Walter C. Best Lake Dam last inspected?
Walter C. Best Lake Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.