Hickory Hills Lake Dam
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Highland County, Ohio, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hickory Hills Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hickory Hills Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hickory Hills Lake Company (private). It impounds the Heads Branch near Barrets Mill.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,317 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Nearest City | Barrets Mill |
| River/Stream | Heads Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.18611, -83.39583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 727 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hickory Hills Lake Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00303 |
| Federal ID | OH00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |