Woodsfield Reservoir Dam No. 3
Woodsfield Reservoir Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Monroe County, Ohio, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Woodsfield Reservoir Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Woodsfield Reservoir Dam No. 3 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 Village Of Woodsfield (local government).
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 529 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2025.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Coordinates | 39.77111, -81.19639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 529 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Woodsfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03177 |
| Federal ID | OH03177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |