Possum Hollow Farm Dam
Possum Hollow Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Brown County, Ohio, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Possum Hollow Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Possum Hollow Farm 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 Possum Hollow Farm (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Fork Little Miami River near Fayetteville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 04/24/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Fayetteville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Fork Little Miami River |
| Coordinates | 39.23111, -83.92222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 757 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Possum Hollow Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00170 |
| Federal ID | OH00170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |