Sand Run Dam
Sand Run Dam is an earth dam located in Hocking County, Ohio, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sand Run Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Run Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Unnamed near Carbon Hill.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Nearest City | Carbon Hill |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 39.53000, -82.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01775 |
| Federal ID | OH01775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |