Red Hill Farm Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Guernsey County, Ohio, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Red Hill Farm Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Red Hill Farm Dam No. 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red Hill Farm Trust (private). It impounds the Tributary to Brushy Fork near Antrim.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 11/16/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Nearest City | Antrim |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Brushy Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.13778, -81.36250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Red Hill Farm Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02810 |
| Federal ID | OH02810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |