Atwood Dam is one of 16 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control structures (dams) in the Muskingum Basin, part of the Huntington District. The Huntington District is one of more than 40 Corps Districts worldwide, has built and now maintains 35 flood risk reduction projects, and is responsible for 311 miles of the Ohio River and its tributary rivers and drainage basins. It encompasses 45,000 square miles in parts of five states, including West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina. As the region's leading provider of recreational opportunities, more than 27 million people have visited our recreation areas such as the one you are standing in right now! From this location you can see Atwood Dam, which was built in 1937 on Indian Fork Creek. You are looking for a medium sized, camouflaged container.
Placed with permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please cache during daylight hours only and park in designated areas.
Welcome to Atwood Lake! Located in the rolling hills of Northeast Ohio, the Atwood Lake Region provides a relaxing atmosphere to explore the region’s boating, hiking, fishing, accommodations, dining, and more. The area is host to many exciting festivals, including the Atwood Area Fall Festival and the Algonquin Mill Fall Festival. Discover the area’s history and natural beauty on your geocache adventure.
This cache is a part of the Explore the Shores Geotrail. Explore Atwood Lake and its surrounding area while discovering 11 geocaches. Visit all 11 geocache locations, sign the log, and complete the passport. Download the passport here. Return the passport to Atwood Lake Park to claim a custom geocoin! Geocoins are trackable at geocaching.com and limited to the first 200 completed passports (one per household).
Atwood Lake Park 9500 Lakeview Rd. NE, Mineral City, OH 44656
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day to Labor Day - Open 24 Hours
Labor Day to Memorial Day - 8am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Lighthouse Bistro 9280 Atwood Lake Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656
Hours of Operation: 4pm - 9pm Friday, 11am - 9pm Saturday, 11am - 7pm Sunday
