Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 8
Ohio — Morgan County — MUSKINGUM RIVER
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| River | MUSKINGUM RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.73250, -81.90889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 615 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 30, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1841 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
Location Map
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.