Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Ohio. 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 | 32 ft (taller than 67.5% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,081 cfs |
| NID ID | OH02226 |
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 Forestry
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam?
Zanesville State Nursery Lake 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 Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam?
Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam is owned by ODNR, Division of Forestry (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam?
Zanesville State Nursery 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 Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam?
Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam last inspected?
Zanesville State Nursery Lake Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.