Senecaville Dam

Ohio — Guernsey County — SENECA FORK OF WILLS CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyGuernsey
RiverSENECA FORK OF WILLS CREEK
Coordinates39.92525, -81.43522

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,350 ft
NID Storage88,500 acre-ft
Max Storage88,500 acre-ft
Surface Area3,550 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameSenecaville Lake

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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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