New Lexington Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityNEW LEXINGTON
River/StreamTRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK
Coordinates39.73389, -82.21556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage707 acre-ft
Max Storage707 acre-ft
Normal Storage463 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5,187 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVillage of New Lexington
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00798
Federal IDOH00798
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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