Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam
Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Ohio, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Washington Court House Ug No. 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Washington Court House (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Paint Creek near Washington Court House.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 5,330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 626 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Washington Court House |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.55278, -83.46611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 626 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 626 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Washington Court House |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03013 |
| Federal ID | OH03013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |