New Concord Village Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 452 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About New Concord Village Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of New Concord Village Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village of New Concord (local government). It impounds the Tributary to Fox Creek near New Concord.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 452 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 11/15/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | New Concord |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Fox Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.00722, -81.75389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 452 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of New Concord |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00062 |
| Federal ID | OH00062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |