Lake Deerfoot Dam
Lake Deerfoot Dam is an earth dam located in Hocking County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Deerfoot Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Deerfoot Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hide-a-way Hills Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Rush Creek near Sugar Groove.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Nearest City | Sugar Groove |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.64667, -82.47000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,368 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hide-A-Way Hills Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01770 |
| Federal ID | OH01770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |