Margaret Creek Structure No. 1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyAthens
Nearest CityFISHER
River/StreamMARGARET CREEK
Coordinates39.22583, -82.17583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length665 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge12,179 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDOH00960
Federal IDOH00960
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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