Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11
The primary purpose of Luburgh Lake Dam No. 11 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C.m. Luburgh Construction Company (private). It impounds the Boggs Creek near Philo.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Philo |
| River/Stream | Boggs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95083, -81.92278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 665 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.M. Luburgh Construction Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01044 |
| Federal ID | OH01044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |