Buckeye Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyLicking
Nearest CityBUCKEYE LAKE
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO SOUTH FORK LICKING RIVER
Coordinates39.92778, -82.48833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length21,700 ft
Year Completed1832 (194 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20,000 acre-ft
Max Storage20,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,800 acres
Drainage Area44 sq mi
Max Discharge20,700 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00474
Federal IDOH00474
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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