Essington Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityREHOBETH
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK
Coordinates39.75833, -82.20833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage239 acre-ft
Max Storage239 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,487 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Forestry
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00654
Federal IDOH00654
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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