Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam is an earth dam located in Muskingum County, Ohio, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam

The primary purpose of Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Odnr, Division Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Headwaters Of Dillon Lake.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 3,417 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 12/02/2020.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
River/StreamHeadwaters Of Dillon Lake
Coordinates40.06306, -82.17694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length3,417 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,700 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerODNR, Division of Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOH02996
Federal IDOH02996
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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