Upper Wabash Structure No. 3 Dam

Ohio — Mercer County — FORT CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyMercer
RiverFORT CREEK
Coordinates40.39250, -84.79583

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,955 ft
NID Storage1,714 acre-ft
Max Storage1,714 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWabash River Conservancy District

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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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