Rushcreek Structure No. Vi-F Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.