SPENCER LAKE - NORTH DAM - OH00619-3385
Dam Name: SPENCER LAKE - NORTH DAM
State: OH
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 12/20/2019
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Riser Failure
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Incident IDOH00619-3385
Incident DescriptionThe riser appears to have settled causing the joint between the riser and the outlet pipe to start leaking. Water level is lowered and monitoring. Working on repair plans.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
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Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height15 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)258.00
Surface Area (acres)30.00
Year Completed1960
NID NumberOH00619
River NameTRIBUTARY TO EAST BRANCH BLACK RIVER
Latitude41.115
Longitude-82.0858
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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Incident Report ProducedNo
Information SourcesOH Dam Safety
