Alum Creek Dam

Delaware County, Ohio (near WESTERVILLE)

River/Stream: ALUM CREEK OF BIG WALNUT CRK.

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
93 ft
Dam Length
10,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
134,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
61,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-13

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
OH00931
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
40.18724, -82.96335
Age
52 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.