Margaret Creek Structure No. 5

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
Nearest CityATHENS
River/StreamBIDDLE CREEK
Coordinates39.26111, -82.11667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage416 acre-ft
Max Storage416 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge9,573 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHocking Conservancy District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00085
Federal IDOH00085
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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