Hutchins Lake Dam
Hutchins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Richland County, Ohio, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hutchins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hutchins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paul F. Hutchins (private). It impounds the Tributary To Clear Fork Mohican River near Perrysville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 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 11/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Perrysville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Clear Fork Mohican River |
| Coordinates | 40.67333, -82.35083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 261 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paul F. Hutchins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00982 |
| Federal ID | OH00982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |