Deerfoot Lake Dam
Deerfoot Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Deerfoot Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Deerfoot Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tim And Betty Fisher, Et Al (private). It impounds the Tributary To Rush Creek near New Lexington.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 06/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | New Lexington |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69806, -82.18056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tim and Betty Fisher, et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02248 |
| Federal ID | OH02248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |