New York Central Reservoir Dam
New York Central Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About New York Central Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of New York Central Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westley & Naomi Keller (private). It impounds the Dotson Creek near Glouster.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Glouster |
| River/Stream | Dotson Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.58611, -82.07083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,784 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Westley & Naomi Keller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00795 |
| Federal ID | OH00795 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |