Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 7

Ohio — Morgan County — MUSKINGUM RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorgan
RiverMUSKINGUM RIVER
Coordinates39.64389, -81.85028

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length472 ft
NID Storage2,999 acre-ft
Max Storage2,999 acre-ft
Surface Area442 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1841
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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