Terry Thompson Dam
Terry Thompson Dam is an earth dam located in Pickaway County, Ohio, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Terry Thompson Dam
The primary purpose of Terry Thompson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Karen Thompson (private). It impounds the Tributary To Scippo Creek near Thacher.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 412 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Pickaway |
| Nearest City | Thacher |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Scippo Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.53556, -82.82611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 412 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Karen Thompson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH02881 |
| Federal ID | OH02881 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |