Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-f
Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-f is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-f
The primary purpose of Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-f 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 Rushcreek Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Little Rush Creek near Rushville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 917 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Rushville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Little Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.78167, -82.46667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 917 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 917 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,840 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rushcreek Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02912 |
| Federal ID | OH02912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |