Buckeye Lake Dam

Ohio — Licking County — TRIBUTARY TO SOUTH FORK LICKING RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyLicking
RiverTRIBUTARY TO SOUTH FORK LICKING RIVER
Coordinates39.92778, -82.48833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length21,700 ft
NID Storage20,000 acre-ft
Max Storage20,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1832
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypeState
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft

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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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