Hunters Run Structure R-61 is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 244 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Hunters Run Structure R-61
The primary purpose of Hunters Run Structure R-61 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 Hunters Run Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary of Hocking River near Hooker.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 244 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Hooker |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary of Hocking River |
| Coordinates | 39.77444, -82.62361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 244 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,305 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Hunters Run Conservancy District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02953 |
| Federal ID | OH02953 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |