Woodmoor Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Woodmoor Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 18.2% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,092 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02723 |
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
Multiple Owners - 0714-044
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woodmoor Dam #1?
Woodmoor Dam #1 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 Woodmoor Dam #1?
Woodmoor Dam #1 is owned by Multiple Owners - 0714-044 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woodmoor Dam #1 built?
Woodmoor Dam #1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Woodmoor Dam #1?
Woodmoor Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Woodmoor Dam #1?
Woodmoor Dam #1 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 Woodmoor Dam #1 last inspected?
Woodmoor Dam #1 was last inspected on July 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.