East Fork Buck Creek Structure Ii-b
East Fork Buck Creek Structure Ii-b is an earth dam located in Champaign County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About East Fork Buck Creek Structure Ii-b
The primary purpose of East Fork Buck Creek Structure Ii-b is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by East Fork Buck Creek Cons. District (local government). It impounds the Tributary To East Fork Buck Creek near Catawba Station.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2024.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Champaign |
| Nearest City | Catawba Station |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Fork Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.06167, -83.61611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 647 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | East Fork Buck Creek Cons. District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01335 |
| Federal ID | OH01335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |