Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 8

Ohio — Morgan County — MUSKINGUM RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorgan
RiverMUSKINGUM RIVER
Coordinates39.73250, -81.90889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length525 ft
NID Storage4,576 acre-ft
Max Storage4,576 acre-ft
Surface Area615 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1841
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeTimber Crib
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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