Basich Lake Dam

Ohio — Jefferson County — TRIB-NORTH FORK SHORT CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyJefferson
RiverTRIB-NORTH FORK SHORT CREEK
Coordinates40.24889, -80.87667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLouis & Mary Basich

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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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