Moe Pond Dam
Moe Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Ohio, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moe Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Moe Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Col. Thomas N. Moe (private). It impounds the Tributary To Hocking River near Hooker.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Hooker |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Hocking River |
| Coordinates | 39.73278, -82.73528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 251 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Col. Thomas N. Moe |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00950 |
| Federal ID | OH00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |