Hunters Run Structure No. R-21
Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hunters Run Structure No. R-21
The primary purpose of Hunters Run Structure No. R-21 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 Hunters Run Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Hocking River near Hooker.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Hooker |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Hocking River |
| Coordinates | 39.72639, -82.70000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 783 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hunters Run Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00679 |
| Federal ID | OH00679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |