Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam
Key Takeaway
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 46.4% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OH00485 |
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
ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam 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 Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Parks & Watercraft (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam built?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam last inspected?
Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.