Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2
Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Forestry (state). It impounds the Tributary To Little Rush Creek near New Lexington.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | New Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Little Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.76194, -82.23194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 163 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Forestry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00657 |
| Federal ID | OH00657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |