Deer Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
Nearest CityROBERTS
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO JONATHAN CREEK
Coordinates39.88111, -82.10139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge527 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDr. Ralph D. Smith
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00055
Federal IDOH00055
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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