Veto Lake Dam

Ohio — Washington County — LITTLE HOCKING RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyWashington
RiverLITTLE HOCKING RIVER
Coordinates39.34500, -81.64722

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length463 ft
NID Storage4,297 acre-ft
Max Storage4,297 acre-ft
Surface Area146 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife

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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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