Vesuvius Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | IRONTON |
| River/Stream | STORMS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.60639, -82.63139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,624 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,624 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |