MUSKINGUM RIVER LOCK AND DAM NO. 7 - OH00697-3060
Dam Name: MUSKINGUM RIVER LOCK AND DAM NO. 7
State: OH
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/01/2015
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Erosion
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDOH00697-3060
Incident DescriptionSevere erosion in the right abutment. Right abutment and downstream of dam were reinforced with drumped rock. Part of which were later grouted.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeOT
Primary Purpose(s)O
EAPY
Dam Height15 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)2999.00
Surface Area (acres)442.00
Year Completed1841
NID NumberOH00697
River NameMUSKINGUM RIVER
Latitude39.6439
Longitude-81.8503
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 week
Incident Report ProducedNo
Information SourcesOH DNR
