Deer Lake Dam

Ohio — Muskingum County — TRIBUTARY TO JONATHAN CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
RiverTRIBUTARY TO JONATHAN CREEK
Coordinates39.88111, -82.10139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDr. Ralph D. Smith

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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