Hunters Run Structure No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 56 ft56 ft tall and 960 ft long, taller than 94% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hunters Run Structure No. 2
The primary purpose of Hunters Run Structure No. 2 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 Hunters Run near Lancaster.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 828 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 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 06/21/2022.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Hunters Run |
| Coordinates | 39.70528, -82.68250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 828 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 828 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,566 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hunters Run Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00717 |
| Federal ID | OH00717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |