Eldon Reservoir Dam
Eldon Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eldon Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Eldon Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ervin E. Yoder. It impounds the Tributary To Leatherwood Creek near Quaker City.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Quaker City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Leatherwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.96139, -81.28056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ervin E. Yoder |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00044 |
| Federal ID | OH00044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |