New Concord Village Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The New Concord Village Reservoir Dam, located in Muskingum, Ohio, serves as a critical water supply infrastructure for the local community.
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Summary
Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 41.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 234.8 acre-feet, providing essential water resources to the area. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of September 2017, the New Concord Village Reservoir Dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of downstream areas. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and supply for the region, highlighting the importance of proper upkeep and monitoring of such essential infrastructure. The dam's location on a tributary to Fox Creek underscores its vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the local government, the New Concord Village Reservoir Dam represents a key piece of Ohio's water supply infrastructure. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in securing water resources for the community, this dam stands as a testament to the critical role that such structures play in ensuring sustainable water management in the face of changing climate patterns and growing demand for water resources.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
452 |
Dam Height |
41.5 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO FOX CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
234.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
New Concord Village Reservoir Dam