Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 9

Ohio — Muskingum County — MUSKINGUM RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
RiverMUSKINGUM RIVER
Coordinates39.86944, -81.91000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length730 ft
NID Storage3,120 acre-ft
Max Storage3,120 acre-ft
Surface Area533 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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