Muskingum River Lock And Dam No. 5

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyWashington
Nearest CityBECKETT
River/StreamMUSKINGUM RIVER
Coordinates39.53667, -81.72167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length546 ft
Year Completed1841 (185 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,525 acre-ft
Max Storage2,525 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,525 acre-ft
Surface Area328 acres
Drainage Area7,590 sq mi
Max Discharge24,543 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/28/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00695
Federal IDOH00695
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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