Location: Spans the Tuscarawas River near New Philadelphia, Ohio. Purpose: Flood damage reduction, recreation, and fish and wildlife support. Construction: A concrete gravity dam completed in November 1938. Dimensions: 83 feet tall and 824 feet long. Spillway: Has an uncontrolled ogee spillway, though water has never topped the structure. Recreation: Popular for fishing and has amenities like picnic areas, restrooms, and parking. Status: A Dam Safety Assurance study is underway for the dam. Hist