Rushcreek Structure No. Iv-a is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 590 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 Rushcreek Structure No. Iv-a
The primary purpose of Rushcreek Structure No. Iv-a 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 Tributary to Rushcreek near Bremen.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,664 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Bremen |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Rushcreek |
| Coordinates | 39.71639, -82.32056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,664 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,664 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,517 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 | OH03077 |
| Federal ID | OH03077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |