Hammertown Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | SHARON |
| River/Stream | TRIBUTARY TO BUCKEYE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.05639, -82.68472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,239 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Jackson |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |