Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5
Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5
The primary purpose of Luburgh Lake Dam No. 5 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C.m. Luburgh Construction Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Boggs Creek near Philo.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| Nearest City | Philo |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Boggs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.95333, -81.91833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C.M. Luburgh Construction Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01043 |
| Federal ID | OH01043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |