Vesuvius Dam

Lawrence County, Ohio (near IRONTON)

River/Stream: STORMS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
51 ft
Dam Length
425 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,624 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
7,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2019-09-16

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OH82424
State
Ohio (OH)
Coordinates
38.60639, -82.63139

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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.