Deer Creek Dam

Ohio — Pickaway County — DEER CREEK

Location

StateOhio
CountyPickaway
RiverDEER CREEK
Coordinates39.62209, -83.21523

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,880 ft
NID Storage102,540 acre-ft
Max Storage102,540 acre-ft
Surface Area1,277 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 3, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameDeer 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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