Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam

HEADWATERS OF DILLON LAKE· Muskingum, Ohio· Built 2000· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in OH)
Dam Length3,417 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,700 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDOH02996

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 2, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

ODNR, Division of Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam built?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam last inspected?

Dillon Wetland Mitigation Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.