Stockport Mill Country Inn Water Power Project
Stockport Mill Country Inn Water Power Project is a concrete dam located in Morgan County, Ohio, built in 1891. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stockport Mill Country Inn Water Power Project
The primary purpose of Stockport Mill Country Inn Water Power Project is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Parks And Recreation (state). It impounds the Muskingum River near Stockport.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 482 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 476 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,761 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7,447 square miles. Completed in 1891, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan |
| Nearest City | Stockport |
| River/Stream | Muskingum River |
| Coordinates | 39.54690, -81.78850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 482 ft |
| Year Completed | 1891 (135 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,761 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,761 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,761 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 476 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,447 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00696 |
| Federal ID | OH00696 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |