Hunters Run Structure No.
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1, located in Fairfield, Ohio, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1955 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Hunters Run stream. The dam stands at a height of 40.7 feet and has a length of 900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 586 acre-feet and a normal storage of 48.2 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 619 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES in Ohio, Hunters Run Structure No. 1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2017, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support the maintenance and risk management measures of this important flood control structure to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the surrounding communities from flooding events.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
40.7 |
River Or Stream |
HUNTERS RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.6 |
Drainage Area |
1.06 |
Nid Storage |
586 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |