Faith Ranch Lake Dam
Faith Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Ohio, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Faith Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Faith Ranch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Faith Ranch And Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Jefferson Creek near Jewett.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2025.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Jewett |
| River/Stream | Jefferson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.39500, -80.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Faith Ranch and Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH01038 |
| Federal ID | OH01038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |