Margaret Creek Structure No. 6

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
Nearest CityATHENS
River/StreamWEST BRANCH MARGARET CREEK
Coordinates39.30278, -82.18472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,068 acre-ft
Max Storage2,068 acre-ft
Normal Storage465 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge4,436 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHocking Conservancy District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00706
Federal IDOH00706
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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