Mcgill Pond Dam, located in Canal Winchester, Ohio, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1971 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 800 feet, creating a surface area of 6 acres and a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level due to its condition assessment being listed as "Not Available."
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mcgill Pond Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam is situated on Tributary Sycamore Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Louisville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While the dam has not undergone recent inspections, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not documented, leaving some aspects of its safety and maintenance unclear. Overall, Mcgill Pond Dam serves as a recreational water resource in Fairfield County, Ohio, but its risk assessment and management could benefit from further evaluation and transparency.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
Trib Sycamore Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |