Lake Margaret Dam
Lake Margaret Dam is an earth dam located in Scioto County, Ohio, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Margaret Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Margaret Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Mary Margaret, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Candy Run near Rushtown.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 287 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Nearest City | Rushtown |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Candy Run |
| Coordinates | 38.86472, -82.98333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Mary Margaret, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00289 |
| Federal ID | OH00289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |