Muskingum River Lock And Dam No. 7

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityMCCONNELSVILLE
River/StreamMUSKINGUM RIVER
Coordinates39.64389, -81.85028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length472 ft
Year Completed1841 (185 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,999 acre-ft
Max Storage2,999 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,999 acre-ft
Surface Area442 acres
Drainage Area7,422 sq mi
Max Discharge16,827 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/30/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00697
Federal IDOH00697
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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