Muskingum River Lock And Dam No. 8
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | ROCKEBY LOCK |
| River/Stream | MUSKINGUM RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.73250, -81.90889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1841 (185 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,576 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 615 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,386 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,903 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |