Senecaville Dam

Guernsey County, Ohio (near SENECAVILLE)

River/Stream: SENECA FORK OF WILLS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
2,350 ft
Reservoir Storage
88,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
11,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-08-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00013
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
39.92525, -81.43522
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.