Essington Lake Dam
Ohio — Perry County — TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| River | TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.75833, -82.20833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Forestry |
Location Map
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.