East Fork Buck Creek Structure I-b
East Fork Buck Creek Structure I-b is an earth dam located in Champaign County, Ohio, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About East Fork Buck Creek Structure I-b
The primary purpose of East Fork Buck Creek Structure I-b 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 East Fork Buck Creek Cons. District (local government). It impounds the East Fork Buck Creek near Catawba Station.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2024.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Champaign |
| Nearest City | Catawba Station |
| River/Stream | East Fork Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.03722, -83.60500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,159 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | East Fork Buck Creek Cons. District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00713 |
| Federal ID | OH00713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |