Jackson Lake Dam

Jackson County, Ohio (near CADMUS)

River/Stream: BLACK FORK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
296 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,404 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
23,382 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-04-27

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH00642
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
38.89194, -82.60222
Age
87 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.