Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B
Key Takeaway
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 88% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 532 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00653 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Village of New Lexington
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B is owned by Village of New Lexington (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B built?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B has a dam height of 45 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 Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B last inspected?
Rush Creek Structure No. 1-B was last inspected on June 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.