Vesuvius Dam
Vesuvius Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Ohio. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Vesuvius Dam
The primary purpose of Vesuvius Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Storms Creek near Ironton.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 143 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,624 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2019.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Ironton |
| River/Stream | Storms Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.60639, -82.63139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,624 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,624 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH82424 |
| Federal ID | OH82424 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |