Madison Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMadison
Nearest CityMOUNT STERLING
River/StreamDEER CREEK
Coordinates39.86583, -83.37611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,120 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,799 acre-ft
Max Storage1,799 acre-ft
Normal Storage653 acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Max Discharge7,973 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00439
Federal IDOH00439
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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