Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2

Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2

The primary purpose of Perry Reclamation Dam No. 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Forestry (state). It impounds the Tributary To Little Rush Creek near New Lexington.

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2022.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyPerry
Nearest CityNew Lexington
River/StreamTributary To Little Rush Creek
Coordinates39.76194, -82.23194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length315 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge163 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerODNR, Division of Forestry
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH00657
Federal IDOH00657
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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