Dillon Dam

Ohio — Muskingum County — LICKING RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
RiverLICKING RIVER
Coordinates39.99222, -82.07994

Physical Characteristics

NID Height118 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage274,000 acre-ft
Max Storage274,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameDillon 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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