Hetrick Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY TO BIG RUN· Muskingum, Ohio· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hetrick Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 58% in OH)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge44 cfs
NID IDOH02180

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

Rollin M. Hetrick

Private

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Slaughter Lake Dam

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Muskingum River Lock and Dam No. 10

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Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam

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Mcmillan Lake Dam

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Lakeview Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hetrick Lake Dam?

Hetrick Lake 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 Hetrick Lake Dam?

Hetrick Lake Dam is owned by Rollin M. Hetrick (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hetrick Lake Dam?

Hetrick Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hetrick Lake Dam?

Hetrick Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Hetrick Lake Dam last inspected?

Hetrick Lake 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.