Alum Creek Dam

Ohio — Delaware County — ALUM CREEK OF BIG WALNUT CRK.

Location

StateOhio
CountyDelaware
RiverALUM CREEK OF BIG WALNUT CRK.
Coordinates40.18724, -82.96335

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length10,200 ft
NID Storage134,800 acre-ft
Max Storage134,800 acre-ft
Surface Area3,387 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 13, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameAlum Creek 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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