Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam
Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Ohio, built in 1956. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Washington Court House Ug No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Washington Court House Ug No. 1 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 Paint Creek - Offstream near Washington Court House.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 5,202 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 803 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.
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.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Washington Court House |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.54139, -83.45611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,202 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 803 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 803 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Washington Court House |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00627 |
| Federal ID | OH00627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |