Knowlton'S Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY TO GEORGES RUN· Muskingum, Ohio· Built 1950· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Knowlton'S Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 42.1% in OH)
Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge341 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOH00060

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: October 30, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Ownership

Venture 5 Family Ltd. Partnership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Knowlton'S Pond Dam?

Knowlton'S Pond 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 Knowlton'S Pond Dam?

Knowlton'S Pond Dam is owned by Venture 5 Family Ltd. Partnership (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Knowlton'S Pond Dam built?

Knowlton'S Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Knowlton'S Pond Dam?

Knowlton'S Pond 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 Knowlton'S Pond Dam?

Knowlton'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Knowlton'S Pond Dam last inspected?

Knowlton'S Pond Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2018. 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.