Yount Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Yount Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00342 |
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
Grayson Real Estate LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yount Pond Dam?
Yount Pond 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 Yount Pond Dam?
Yount Pond Dam is owned by Grayson Real Estate LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yount Pond Dam built?
Yount Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Yount Pond Dam?
Yount Pond 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 Yount Pond Dam?
Yount Pond Dam 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 Yount Pond Dam last inspected?
Yount Pond Dam was last inspected on September 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.