Rushcreek Structure No. Iii-e is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,120 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rushcreek Structure No. Iii-e
The primary purpose of Rushcreek Structure No. Iii-e 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 Rushcreek Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Center Branch Rush Creek near Carthon.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,667 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 04/26/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Carthon |
| River/Stream | Center Branch Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.77056, -82.28833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,667 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,667 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,028 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rushcreek Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02668 |
| Federal ID | OH02668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |