Pine Lake Estates Dam
Pine Lake Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1962. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pine Lake Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Lake Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pine Lake Estates Inc. Of Fairfld Co (private). It impounds the Tributary To Hocking River near Horns Mill.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Ohio dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Horns Mill |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Hocking River |
| Coordinates | 39.66139, -82.59778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pine Lake Estates Inc. of Fairfld Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00948 |
| Federal ID | OH00948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |