Rushcreek Structure No.
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Vi-F, also known as Mcafferty/Kayak Place, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Rushville, Ohio. Completed in 1987, this structure serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along a tributary to Little Rush Creek. With a dam height of 32.5 feet and a length of 490 feet, it has a normal storage capacity of 71.2 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 917 acre-feet.
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition. It has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a significant hazard potential but a moderate risk rating. The structure covers a drainage area of 3.05 square miles and has a maximum discharge capacity of 3840 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-F continues to play a critical role in managing flood risks in the area, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
32.5 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE RUSH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.2 |
Drainage Area |
3.05 |
Nid Storage |
917 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |