Hidden Haven Lake Dam

Hidden Haven Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Hidden Haven Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Hidden Haven Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Miller Family Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Millers Fork near Freeport.

The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/22/2025.

At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOhio
CountyGuernsey
Nearest CityFreeport
River/StreamTributary To Millers Fork
Coordinates40.12917, -81.30111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage265 acre-ft
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,746 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMiller Family Farm LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/22/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOH00047
Federal IDOH00047
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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