Rush Creek Structure No. 1-b

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityNEW LEXINGTON
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK
Coordinates39.74667, -82.23278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,144 acre-ft
Max Storage1,144 acre-ft
Normal Storage532 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,650 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerVillage of New Lexington
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00653
Federal IDOH00653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2 1.1 mi Low New Lexington Reservoir Dam 1.3 mi High Perry County Recreation Assoc. Lake Dam 1.4 mi Significant Essington Lake Dam 1.5 mi High Rushcreek Structure No. Iii-e 3.4 mi Significant Rushcreek Structure No. Ii 3.4 mi High Clouse Lake Dam 4.0 mi Significant Somerset Reservoir Dam 4.0 mi Significant Deerfoot Lake Dam 4.4 mi Significant Rushcreek Structure No. Iii-a 4.5 mi High