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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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Muskingum |
| River/Stream | Headwaters Of Dillon Lake |
| Coordinates | 40.06306, -82.17694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,417 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ODNR, Division of Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02996 |
| Federal ID | OH02996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |